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 relationships Connections you have with other people and groups in your life Being aware of how a person may be feeling at a given moment  sympathetic A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways  clique The influence to go along with the beliefs and actions of other people your age  peer pressure

In this lesson, you will learn to  explain changes that occur in friendships during adolescence.  identify the qualities of good friends.  develop communication skills to make new friends.

Classifying Using this diagram as a guide, create a concept map that shows the qualities of a good friend. Qualities of a Good Friend

Friendships Unlike other types of relationships, friendships are relationships people choose to have. friendships Connections you have with other people and groups in your life

Changes in Friendships During Adolescence Changes that Happen to Friendships During Adolescence Friendships take on greater importance. Friendships grow and mature. You begin seeking deeper qualities in people you choose as friends. Your group of friends may begin to include more members of the opposite gender. You may outgrow the friendships you formed when you were younger.

Qualities of a Good Friend Good friends are: Trustworthy Sympathetic Caring Respectful Forgiving sympathetic Being aware of how a person may feel at any given moment

Friendship and Character You may have noticed that many qualities of good friends happen to be traits of good character. This is no accident. Friendships provide an opportunity to develop and practice good character traits.

Making Friends Tips for Making Friends Be yourself. Make an effort to meet new people. Join a worthwhile effort or cause.

Cliques Cliques can satisfy a teen’s need to belong and feel accepted. cliques A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways

Cliques Cliques can sometimes be harmful, especially when members feel negative peer pressure from other members. peer pressure The influence to go along with the beliefs and actions of other people your age Sometimes, exclusive cliques are hurtful to outsiders.

Dating New feelings of attraction cause some teens to begin—or at least begin thinking about—dating. There is no specific time when you are supposed to start dating.

Spending Time With a Group Spending time with a group is an alternative to individual dating. Movies Games Dancing Skating Group Activities

Like any other friendship, a dating relationship should be based on caring and respect. Individual Dating Shared Interests Good Reason for Dating Peer Pressure Bad Reason for Dating

What I Learned Vocabulary Define relationship. Use the word in an original sentence. Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned Identify Name two qualities of a good friend. Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned Recall Name two advantages of going out with a group as opposed to individual dating. Lesson 1 Review

Thinking Critically Evaluate Art and Jake have been friends since kindergarten. Recently, they have begun to drift apart. Jake feels rejected and is wondering if Jake is mad at him for some reason. What advice would you give Jake? Lesson 1 Review

Thinking Critically Apply Janine, who is new at school, has become part of a clique. Today at lunch, members of the group talked about skipping school to go to the beach. What do you think Janine should do? How could Janine influence her friends to make healthful choices? Lesson 1 Review

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