1. Dating and Setting Limits Chapter 12 Lesson 3 pg 313
By Mrs. Garcia

2. Dating teens can express their affection healthy, respectful ways..

3. Dating An enjoyable experience
Develop social skills such as communication & interacting w/T opposite gender.
People discover new interests, reaffirm their values, think about a person 4 T future.
Infatuations develop & R natural feelings.
Genuine affections come when U know ano person well.
Affection is express by:
Communication
Listening 2 ea oTr
Holding hands
Hugging
Spending quality time 2gether

4. Deciding to Date Different reasons 4 dating
Some choose not 2 date because they R shy
Other have different interests or time commitments
Because of family traditions (until a specific time)
Some start by group dating 1st
U develop social skills 1st
Don’t focus on 1 person only
Feel less self-conscious
Relieves pressure of being alone

5. What to Do on a Date Depends on common interest $ person you’re with
Movie
Dinner
School dance
Sports event
When 2 people know ea oTr they will find activities they both like.

6. Sport or Athletic Activities
Athletics promote health & allow dates 2 get 2 know each other in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Events can B:
Ice skating
Tennis
Miniature golf,
Cycling
Hiking
Bowling
Skiing
Horseback riding.

7. Community Activities Zoo Local Museum Concerts Plays Painting class
Photography classes
Tourist attractions

8. Charitable Activities
Volunteer
Help build a house
Walk-a-thon
Maintain a local park or beach
Attend a fund-raising event
Great for group dating

9. What Can I Do to Make a Good Impression on A First Date?
Relax & B URself
B honest
Plan your date – something you’ll both enjoy.
Be courteous – on time, B kind & respectful

10. Avoid Risk Situations Know where U R going Ask what you’ll B doing
Find out who else w/B there
Discuss w/parent UR curfew
Make sure U have money in case of emergency
Avoid places where alcohol or oTr drugs w/B available
Avoid being alone with a date at home or in an isolated place
It is more difficult 2 maintain self-control
Increases UR risk of being forced into a sexual act against UR will.

11. Date Relationships
Choosing 2 have a relationship w/only (1) person helps develop skills & behaviors necessary in a marriage such as dignity, respect * responsibility.
Dating only 1 person limits U from socializing w/Otrs & developing oTr positive relationships.
Now is a time 4 trying different roles & relationships.
Beginning/ending relationship is difficult but helps teen mature.

12. Setting Limits Parents/Guardians set limits 4 dating
Limits protect UR health & safety
Parent establish Curfews
Limits R set ahead of time
As U mature U set UR own limits
Places you’ll go
How you’ll get there
What you’ll do
Limits help U avoid potential risky situations
Communicate UR limit on sexual activity
Practice abstinence.
Rehearse avoidance techniques & refusal skills

13. When in a dating relationship remember:
UR partner should treat U w/consideration & respect. & respect UR values
If pressured by UR date:
say no 2 drugs or oTr high-risk activities w/o apologizing or offering an explanation.
Don’t go against UR family’s values.

14. Trustworthiness
When parents permit their teen 2 date, they show that they trust their children 2 mke responsible decisions.
U demonstrate trustworthiness when:
U use self-control & self-discipline 2 resist peer pressure
U avoid high-risk behaviors demonstrates trustworthiness.