Dating in high school can be hard, so here are some things you should and shouldn’t do.
Talking Points:
- You don’t have to be in a relationship to have fun in high school. You may look around and see everyone else in a relationship and think that you have to be in one as well. But that’s not true!
- Respect should be one of your top priorities in a relationship. You should always respect the other person’s thoughts, values, and opinions.
- You shouldn’t stop hanging out with everyone else just because you get into a relationship. If you only spend time with each other then you can very easily get overwhelmed and annoyed with the other person.
- Dating in groups will help you to keep friendships with people outside of your relationship, and it also takes away a lot of pressure.
- You shouldn’t lead people to believe that you want to date them when you really don’t. This can be hurtful and rude. If you don’t intend to date someone, then don’t make it seem like you do.
- Understand that the person you are dating right now is most likely not the person you will marry. However, you should still treat them with all the respect you can give and take your relationship seriously.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe the most awkward date you have ever been on. What made it so uncomfortable?
- Have you ever been in a relationship? What were some things you enjoyed about it? What were some things you didn’t enjoy about it?
- Do you think people date in high school because they feel pressured by those around them? Why or why not?
- Why do you think it’s important to always treat the person you are dating with respect?
- Have you ever had a friend stop spending time with you once they got into a relationship? How did that make you feel?
- What are some other important things to remember when dating in high school?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
