Resilient Relationships: Relationship Characteristics and Parental Responsibility
This lesson broadens the focus from romantic relationships to the responsibilities that come with parenthood, and deepens students' understanding of consent. A structured debate on common consent myths opens the lesson before students complete a relationship-type quiz. The lesson then shifts to parental responsibility — legal, emotional, and financial — culminating in a group activity where students consider everything that needs to be in place before bringing a child into the world.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Understand there are different types of relationships
Outcome 2:
Consider the role and responsibilities of successful parenting
Outcome 3:
Explore the financial and lifestyle costs of having a baby
Outcome 4:
Discuss what needs to be in place before deciding to have a baby
What's included
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