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What are my boundaries? Friendship

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  • Is it okay for my friend to hold my hand?
    Yes! If we both want to. When would I hold someone's hand?
  • Is it okay for my friend to give me a hug?
    Yes! If we both want to. What are the different types of hugs?
  • Is it okay to high five with my friends?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay to call my friend my boyfriend/girlfriend?
    No. Your friend is your friend. If you both like each other romantically and date, then you can start a relationship and call each other boyfriend/girlfriend.
  • Is it okay for my friend to touch my genitals (private parts - bum, vulva, vagina, breasts, penis, testicles)?
    No. If someone touches you on top of your clothes or when you are naked on your genitals, you need to tell a trusted adult. You are not in trouble.
  • Is it okay for my friend to put their arm around my shoulders?
    Yes! If we both want to.
  • is it okay to tell my parents lies?
    No. it is not safe to lie
  • Is it okay to tell a friend I am hurting myself to get their attention?
    No. If you want a friend's attention you can ask them questions or have another conversation with them.
  • Is it okay for my friend to tell lies about me?
    No. It is dishonest to lie about anyone, especially a friend.
  • Is it okay for my friend to tickle me?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay to poke my friend?
    No. Poking doesn't feel good. Tapping is better for getting someone's attention.
  • Is it okay to text or call my friend's parents?
    Not unless it is an emergency (someone is in danger or hurt)
  • Is it okay to fist bump my friend?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay for a friend to touch my hair?
    Yes, if you both want to
  • Is it okay to kiss my friend on the lips?
    No, that is a type of touch for romantic relationships and some families.
  • Is it okay to tap my friend on the shoulder or arm?
    Yes, if I need to get their attention.
  • Is it okay to take my friend's glasses off their face?
    No, they need to take their own glasses off their face.
  • Is it okay for my friend to tell things about me to make others laugh?
    No. It is disrespectful to make people laugh at your friend.
  • Is it okay for my friend to touch my mouth?
    No.