A boundary is a limit. There are physical and emotional boundaries. Everyone gets to decide for themselves what does and does not feel okay.
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You had a bad day at school and your parent asks if you want to talk about your feelings. You REALLY don't. Do you have to anyway?
It is caring of them to offer you but if you do not feel comfortable or are not ready to you do NOT have to talk about your feelings unless you are hurt.
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Your mom is on a work call and you want to ask her if you can take some ice cream from the freezer. Should you interrupt?
No, you should wait until she is done. ice cream is not an emergency (although it may feel like one!)
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Reset score!
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Other team loses 15 points!
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Go to first place!
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Lose 10 points!
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Swap points!
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Win 10 points!
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Give points!
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Your best friend asks to borrow your new book but you are not done reading it. What can you say?
"I can't lend it to you right now but when I am finished I will let you know and you can borrow it."
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Your parent goes through the search history on your computer and reads your emails. You feel uncomfortable about this and like they are invaiding your privacy. Can you say or do anything so they don't do it, again?
While it may feel uncomfortable if you are under 18 parents can go through their child's electronic devices to make sure their kids are being safe online.
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A kid at school's mom packed him Oreos for lunch and you ask for one. He says no. You feel like grabbing one anyway and think he is being selfish. Why does he need 6 oreos?! What do you do?
Respect her saying no even if you REALLY want an Oreo!
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You really want to dye your hair blue but you parent says no. Should you go ahead and do it anyway since it is your body?
Unfortunately, if you are under 18 your parent or guardian can object to body alterations you may want to make like hair dying and piercings.
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The dentist finds a cavity and has to fill it. You don't like the feeling of a needle in your gum and you don't like the sound of the drill. Can you refuse to get the cavity filled?
Unfortunately avoiding getting a cavity filled can lead to bigger dental problems. It's important to get it over with even if it's uncomfortable.
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You want to pick up your cat and hug it. The kitty wiggles and wants to get down. Should you pick it up, again?
Animals can communicate their boundaries, too. If the kitty doesn't want to be picked up, do not keep trying to do so. You might get scratched.
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In gym class the P.E. teacher is taking everyone's height and weight. You feel uncomfortable doing this in front of your classmates. What can you say or do?
This is a tricky one! You can try discreetly saying you prefer to do it at your nurse or doctor.
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True or False: Consent involves getting or giving permission (verbal, written, non-verbal/body language) for someone to do something often involving touch.
True
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True or False: Once someone consents to something, they cannot change their mind.
False. If Emily agrees to let her friend braid her hair but wants the friend to stop, Emily can communicate that assertively and respectfully.
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You had a big fight with your sister. She keeps a journal where she writes her feelings and you are really curious what she may have written about you. Is it okay for you to sneak and read it?
No, you should respect her privacy. You can ask her to talk about the fight you two had.
