Teen Health Course 2

Introduction
Knowing your limits in a relationship – what is okay and what is not – is important. Limits keep relationships safe and respectful. Knowing where your limits are in a relationship also makes it easier to communicate. On the Web site below, you will learn about respectful and abusive relationships. You will also learn about what your rights are in a relationship, and what you can do to stop and prevent abuse.

Link to explore: Teen Relationship: http://www.teenrelationships.org/index.php3

• Start at the Teen Relationship Web site.
• Click on and read the “What’s Respect,” “What’s Abuse,” “How’s Your Relationship,” and “What Can You Do” links. Take notes as you read.
• When you are done, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information provided on these links, list 10 things teens should know and do to set healthy limits in relationships.

1.			What are “bottom lines” in relationships?
2.			What are six of your twelve rights in a relationship?
3.			What are the four kinds of abuse that are possible?
4.			What are the three steps in the cycle of violence?
5.			What are four of the seven things you can do to help keep relationships respectful and prevent abuse?