Your Body, Your Choice: Consent in Friendships

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Your Body, Your Choice: Consent in Friendships

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Have you ever wished a friend had just asked before borrowing your favourite thing or joining your game? Every day, checking in with friends — "Is this okay with you?" — makes everyone feel safe and respected. Friends who ask first, like "Can I share that secret?" build the kind of trust that lasts for years. When you finish, try noticing one moment today where asking permission made things better for you or a friend.

Think About This First

Think About This First

Imagine you want to give your friend a hug. You go in for the hug — but your friend steps back. How might your friend be feeling? How might YOU feel if someone grabbed you for a hug when you didn't want one? Everyone feels differently about touch and joining in. That difference is completely normal. Today's lesson is about a big, important word that helps friendships feel safe and happy.

💭 Think about this

Think of a time someone asked you 'Is that OK?' before doing something. How did it make you feel?

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