SUBMIT HOMEWORK ► Parental Interaction #4
2 nd Period Ground Rules ► No Personal Stories ► No Put-Downs; Be Respectful ► Raise Hands ► Don’t Interrupt ► Be serious; no laughing ► Use Proper Terminology ► Stay ON TOPIC ► Any questions can be placed in the parking lot
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS (5A.1) respect for each other want to give to the other feelings of love that grow stronger miss the other person when apart, but independent enough to be alone looking out for the other’s best interests have other friends & hobbies separate from true love would not do anything to harm the other person disagreements lead to a better understanding of disagreements lead to a better understanding of each other love the other person for who they are, not for how they look look forward to the future together committedfaithfultrust
UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS (5A.2) selfishjealousimpatientarguments fast moving can’t be apart world revolves around them can’t keep hands off each other can’t keep hands off each other stop doing things with other friends stop doing homework or other activities to spend time together very concerned with outward appearances (money, looks, status)
Why Do Some Teens Have Sex? 7 th Grade Lesson 5A
Let’s talk about why some teens have sex.
“I’m in Love!” Love Sex Sex Love Is it a healthy or an unhealthy relationship?
“It’s Fun!” “It Feels Good!” but... but...
“My friends are doing it!” ► Everyone is NOT doing it. ► Most teens today are NOT having sex.
“It’s Grown Up!” ► Sex doesn’t make you a “man” or a “woman.” ► Waiting shows responsibility and maturity. ► Are you self-sufficient?
“I Want Someone To Love Me!”
► “My baby will always love me.” ► “I will always have someone to love.” ► “My boyfriend will stay with me.” “I Want To Have a Baby!”
“It’s Natural!” “It’s Natural!” impulsive self-control VS.
“I’m Curious!” “I’m Curious!” I wanted to try something new. I heard it feels good. It just happened. I was bored.
“I’m Drunk!” “I’m High!” ► “I didn’t know what I was doing.” ► “I couldn’t stop them.” ► “I wasn’t thinking clearly.”
► “I don’t want anyone telling me what to do.” ► “I just want to.” ► “At least he/she wants me.” “I’m Angry!”
“I Was Pressured!” ► You do not owe your boyfriend/girlfriend sex. ► Pressuring someone into having sex is WRONG!
“I Was Sexually Assaulted!” Sexual assault is... lSex WITHOUT your permission lMaking you do what someone else wants
► Get away ► Tell a trusted adult ► Be believed Sexual Abuse is NEVER Your Fault!
So, Why Do Some Teens Have Sex? ► I’m in Love! ► It’s Fun / Feels Good! ► My Friends Are Doing It! ► It’s Grown Up! ► I Want To Be Loved! ► I Want a Baby! ► It’s Natural! ► I’m Curious! ► I’m Drunk! / High! ► I’m Angry! ► I Was Pressured!
Are Any of These Good Reasons To Have Sex?
Abstinence is a decision not to have sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) until marriage. Renewed abstinence is a decision someone makes after having sex not to have it again until marriage.
Waiting To Have Sex Until Marriage is the You are... WORTH THE WAIT.