Goal 1.03: Practice Interpersonal skills.
Relationships the connections you have with other people skills used in communicating with people
Relationships vary as follows: degree of closeness- close or casual- parents, siblings, friends purpose- teachers, sports teams, classmates form- children, teens, elderly
Rewards of Relationships companionship 2. love and affection 3. support 4. positive self-concept
Influences on Relationships roles and expectations: *the wants and needs each person hopes to gain from a relationship *example: Children look to parents to take care of them
2. personal qualities: *values *needs *interests and abilities
3. self-esteem *value or importance you place on yourself *good relationships enhance your self-esteem (what people think about you has a strong effect on how you feel about yourself) *bad relationships produce low self-esteem
Building Strong Relationships GOOD RELATIONSHIPS DO NOT JUST HAPPEN!
Starting a Relationship *have something in common Maintaining a Relationship *making time for others *giving and receiving *showing tolerance
3. Understanding Authority: Be courteous. Practice self-discipline. Tell the truth. Listen. Ask questions. Accept responsibility for your behavior. Talk to an adult when you have a problem.
Unhealthy Relationships physical abuse controlling behavior isolation low self-esteem
dependence bullying dishonesty irresponsible behavior illegal activity