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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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