1. Chapter 2 Dating Relationships and Abstinence Lesson 1 Beginning to Date

2. Building Vocabulary commitment A pledge or a promise affection Feelings of love for another person LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. Lesson Home

3. Changing Friendships LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. The teen years are a time of physical, mental/emotional, and social growth. Lesson Home

4. Thinking About Dating LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. Dating is a way to get to know people better. Some people feel ready to date while in their teens. Others do not feel ready to date until much later. Lesson Home

5. Group Dating LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. Conversation Less Pressure Less Expense Some advantages to going out with a group include: Lesson Home

6. Individual Dating Like any other friendship, a dating relationship should be based on caring and respect. Shared Interests Good Reason for Dating Peer Pressure Bad Reason for Dating LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. commitment A pledge or a promise A date does not have to mean the start of a lifelong commitment. Going on a date may turn out to be the first step in making a friend. New Vocabulary Lesson Home

7. Healthful Ways to Show Affection Showing affection can take many different forms. Showing affection through sexual intimacy is best postponed until adulthood and marriage. LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. affection Feelings of love for another person New Vocabulary Lesson Home

8. Healthful Ways to Show Affection Do something thoughtful for the other person. Show the other person you are willing to be a good friend. Holding hands and hugging are physical ways to show affection. LESSON 1 Beginning to Date BIG IDEA Your friendships become more important during adolescence. Lesson Home