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Put Downs

Think about/pre-write: What is one of the meanest things anyone has said to you? How did it make you feel? Goals : Understand the impact put-downs have on adolescent identity as well as self-esteem. Learn a strategy for dealing with put-downs in your own life. Put Downs.

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Put Downs

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  1. Think about/pre-write: What is one of the meanest things anyone has said to you? How did it make you feel? Goals: Understand the impact put-downs have on adolescent identity as well as self-esteem. Learn a strategy for dealing with put-downs in your own life. Put Downs

  2. Definition: Put Down A hurtful statement directed at someone or a group of people.

  3. Why do people put each other down??? • To make themselves feel; better while others feel bad • To Impress Others (Fit in) • They do not like/think that they are better than the other person • Retaliation/Revenge • Jealousy

  4. Put Downs you have heard both in and out of school: • “You’re Stupid” • “You’re Retarded” • “You’re Ugly” • “You’re Fat” • “You’re Gay” • “Nobody likes you”

  5. How do people feel after experiencing a put down? • Hurt • Sad • Confused • Angry

  6. How to Handle Put Downs! • What should you do if someone puts you down? • Here are some strategies you can use…

  7. Agree with the person! Examples: • “Yeah, I know right.” • “How did you know?” • “Who told you?” • “I know, isn’t that crazy?”

  8. Make a joke of it! Examples: • “Are you sure your talking to the right person?” • “Watch it or I’ll call my lawyer.” • “I just love your sense of humor.” • “That was supposed to be a secret.” • “Really?..., That’s Nice!”

  9. “Cut the person off with a quick comeback.” Examples: • “I disagree” • “Big Deal” • “So What?” • “Whatever!” • “Who cares?” • “And?”

  10. What can you say if you get a put down from an adult? • That doesn’t help me! • “I feel bad when you say things like that” • “Please don’t say that. It hurts my feelings.”

  11. What do you say when the put down is over??? • Make sure to give yourself positive affirmation

  12. Compliments • While class begins please be thinking about the nicest (or one of the nicest) thing anyone has said to you, and how that made you feel. • Please get out a pen or pencil. • Goals: -Understand the importance of compliments in establishing a healthy adolescent identity. -Experience the effects of compliments on building self-esteem and identity.

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