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Dating and Setting Limits Chapter 12 Lesson 3 pg 313

Dating and Setting Limits Chapter 12 Lesson 3 pg 313. By Mrs. Garcia. Dating teens can express their affection healthy, respectful ways. Dating. An enjoyable experience Develop social skills such as communication & interacting w/T opposite gender.

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Dating and Setting Limits Chapter 12 Lesson 3 pg 313

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  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.

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