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platonic friendship – Pg. 194 Clique – Pg. 195 Do Now – Write down both words along with the definition for each. platonic friendship – Pg. 194 Clique – Pg. 195

Today’s Objectives List several common attributes friendships have. Explain the difference between casual friends and close friendships. Identify traits of a positive friendship. Explain how cliques can be a negative influence on social health.

Mutual respect and honesty are important characteristics of healthy friendships.

Peer Relationships We will all have many types of friends. Peer relationships can play an important role in your health and well-being.

Peer Relationships The development of your identity will be influenced by many factors, including your peers.   Peers are people of similar age who share similar interests.

Peer Relationships As you get older, your social groups expand. You may also get a part-time job where you’ll meet new people.   These opportunities to meet people from different age groups, cultures, races, and religions contribute to your social development.

Friendships You will form many kinds of friendships throughout your life. A friendship is a significant relationship between two people.

Friendships Common Attributes of Friendships Similar values, interests, beliefs, and attitudes Open and honest communication Sharing of joys, disappointments, dreams, and concerns Mutual respect, caring, and support Concern about each other’s safety and well-being

Casual and Close Friendships A casual friend is someone with whom you share interests but not deep emotional bonds. These teens have a casual friendship based on a common interest.

Casual and Close Friendships As you get to know a casual friend better, your relationship may develop into a close friendship.   Close friends have strong emotional ties to each other.

Platonic Friendships Platonic friendships can help you understand and become comfortable with members of the opposite gender. Platonic relationship a friendship with a member of the opposite gender in which there is affection, but the two people are not considered a couple

Online Friendships Online friendships can be rewarding because you can get to know people in other parts of the world and learn about other cultures and traditions.   Online friendships, however, can be dangerous.

Communicating with Online Friends Online Friendships Communicating with Online Friends Don’t share personal information or pictures of yourself. Don’t offer your phone number or street address. Never arrange a face-to-face meeting. Always tell a trusted adult if an online friend suggests you do something that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Building Strong Friendships Good friends offer loyalty, support, and motivation. Friends can reinforce your values and motivate you.

Building Strong Friendships Traits of Positive Friendships Empathy Fairness Shared Interests Acceptance Support Loyalty

Recognizing Problems in Friendships It’s important that you know how to recognize problems in a friendship and how to resolve those problems. Friendships can affect you in a positive or negative way.

Recognizing Problems in Friendships Friendships can have a positive effect when they offer support and encouragement.   Friendships can have a negative effect if they influence you to engage in harmful activities.

Cliques Sometimes, clique members show prejudice and make judgments based on stereotypes. Clique A small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewed as outsiders

Managing Feelings of Envy or Jealousy Envy and jealousy may arise if one friend compares himself or herself to another friend.   To overcome feelings of envy or jealousy, remind yourself of your unique talents and the positive aspects of your life.

When Friendships Change When close friends grow apart, the friendship may become casual. Other times, you may decide to end a friendship because it is becoming harmful.

When Friendships Change Talking with a trusted friend can help you deal with difficulties in other peer relationships.

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Exit Ticket T or F: A peer excludes people viewed as outsiders. Which of the following attributes is NOT necessary for a friendship to work? a. mutual respect b. concern about each other’s safety c. identical beliefs and values d. open, honest communication

3. If you make online friendships, what types of personal information should you keep private? 4. Explain why a clique can be harmful to someone’s social health.

F C. Identical beliefs and values. Personal pictures, phone number, street address, don’t arrange face to face meetings. Cliques exclude people viewed as outsiders or by showing prejudice.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Define the word peers. Peers are people of similar age who share similar interests.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Define friendship. Identify four traits of healthy friendships. Traits of healthy relationships include mutual respect, caring, honesty, commitment, empathy, fairness, shared interests, acceptance, support, and loyalty.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary List two problems that may affect friendships. Feelings of envy or jealousy, and growing apart.