What are the warning signs of an abusive relationship?
The warning signs of an unhealthy and abusive relationship include being mean, disrespectful, violent, possessive, and angry.
Compare and contrast characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships.
A healthy relationship is based on trust and honesty. In a healthy relationship, partners practice mutual respect, make decisions together, and share their thoughts and emotions. In an unhealthy relationship, a partner may be controlling and possessive. The relationship may feel burdensome and/or be too much to handle. An unhealthy relationship can also lower a person's self-esteem and make a person feel bad about him or herself.
What negative social implications might early sexual intercourse have for teens?
Early sexual intercourse can lead to negative social effects such as peer pressure, gossip or damage to a teen’s reputation, conflict with family, and stress or problems in relationships with friends or dating partners.
Describe what the legal ramifications are for having sexual relations with minors.
Having sex with someone under the legal age is against the law. It can lead to rape charges and can cause the individual to be labeled as a sex offender. The age of consent is different in each state and parents cannot override the law.
Which statement is NOT true concerning the emotional effects influenced by early sexual activity?
Explain some steps you can take to help abstain from early sexual activity.
There are several strategies one can use to help abstain from early sexual activity. Some of the strategies include dating someone who shares the same values, going on group dates, and being honest with your partner about your feelings. It is also important to remember that you always have the option to say "No" and that you shouldn’t feel obligated to have sex.
Which statement is NOT true about sexual activity and new relationships?
The pressure of a new relationship may include all of the following EXCEPT:
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