Parenting and Paternity Awareness Session 11 Characteristics of Relationship Stages Created by T Stivers Schindewolf Intermediate State Mandated Course

Stages of Relationships Name one quality that you consider a “must in the following healthy relationships between: Stages of Relationships Mutual acquaintances Best friend relationship First boyfriend – relationship mainly by phone Boyfriend – group dating relationship Casual dating relationship Seriously dating relationship (exclusive) Committed engagement relationship Married relationship Parents together

Watch segment 11 What one point came up in the video clip that was a surprise to you or seemed especially important?

Evaluate the relationship of Angie and Michael to identify the positives and negatives. Activity: Characteristics of a healthy relationship Positives are the good and healthy things (pluses) Negatives are the challenges or problems (minuses) See discussion questions

You will be in small groups to discuss the story You will be in small groups to discuss the story. Identify the things that are positive or healthy (the plusses) in the relationship. Identify the challenges or negatives (minuses) in the relationship. Choose a recorder and a reporter. You have 5 minutes with a 2 minute warning. See pg. 49 questions for class discussion