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A rumor is usually a false statement or doubtful truth; an information statement that is unverified
What is a rumor?
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A lie is when you say something that you know is not true.
What is a lie?
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Respect, open communication, kindness, trust, honesty, humor, acceptance, compromise, supportive, etc.
What are characteristics of a healthy relationship?
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It means being afraid of something; an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous or a threat.
What does fear mean?
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Parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, siblings, teachers, doctors, firefighters, therapists, friends, cousins, etc.
Who are some people to be thankful for?
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Rumors start with one person who tells another person something that they saw, heard, assumed or made up. Then that person tells another and it begins to circulate
How do rumors start?
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They are afraid of the truth or consequences, to avoid getting in trouble, to cover up mistakes, to keep a secret, to get people to believe in what they want, etc.
Why do people tell lies?
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Dishonesty, disrespectful, rude, bullying, always arguing, not understanding of each others feelings, no compromise, etc.
What are characteristics of an unhealthy relationship?
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Scared of the dark, of animals, bugs, heights, the doctor, loud noises, silence, strangers, etc.
What are some common or uncommon fears that people have?
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Homes, schools, parks, stores, hospitals, restaurants, shelters, beach, mountains, etc.
What are some places to be thankful for?
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Rumors can be false. They can be hurtful, cause anger and other retaliating behaviors. They can also ruin friendships, relationships and reputations
How do rumors affect you or those around you?
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To make a person feel good - to not hurt them, for a surprise party, when keeping someone secret, for safety reasons, etc.
When is it OK to tell lies?
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Abuse - physical and mental, no trust, no honesty, no respect and bad communication skills.
Identify the unhealthy qualities in the following relationship: Sara and Johnny had an argument:
Sara screamed at Johnny, told him she hates him and that he is dumb. Johnny yelled back at her saying the same things and said that she's a liar. Sara followed this by hitting Johnny. Johnny broke up with Sara. |
Take a deep breath, ask for help or shout for help loudly and look for someone you trust
What should you do if your in a dangerous situation causing you major fear?
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Food, water, air conditioning, heaters, clothes, phones, cars, games, books, computers, tables, chairs, nature, etc.
What are some things to be thankful for?
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They die down on their own through time or someone puts a stop to it and corrects the false information being spread, people take action and react correctly
How do rumors end?
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To intentionally hurt someone, to lie on purpose, to get out of trouble, lying about grades, lying about breaking something, etc.
When is it NOT OK to tell lies?
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Communication is important because the more you communicate, the better you understand one another and the less major conflicts you will have. Constant communication and talking it out is how we show respect, trust and honesty to our friends/partners.
Why is communication important in any relationship, whether it is a friendship or one more than that?
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Use coping skills, ask for help, talk to someone and come up with ways to overcome those feelings. Remember it's okay to have fears.
How can you help yourself to overcome certain fears?
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Tell the person using your words, show it with your actions and doing the little things that come from your heart.
How can you show your thanks?
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Give a neutral response, or correct any misinformation, change the topic, tell an adult, always be honest in the information you share and remember the golden rule
How can you avoid spreading a rumor?
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It makes trusting others more difficult, it can hurt your feelings and others' feelings and cause tension between people, it can also become a bad habit
How can lies affect us all?
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A healthy friendship/relationship means learning about the other person and valuing what’s important to them, what they like. With trust, you know you can count on that person and you can say anything to them because they will understand you.
Why is trust and respect important in a relationship/friendship?
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Example: overcoming the fear of sleeping in the dark or monsters in the closet/under the bed. Thank you for sharing :)
Share a time in your life where you overcame a fear.
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We should show thanks because it is important to show appreciation for the things we have and the people in our lives. Giving thanks helps to recognize, appreciate and be grateful for the good things and good people in our lives. It shows that we care!
Why should we show thankfulness and gratitude towards people, places and things?
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