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| Communication. | is the clear exchange of ideas and information.Each day you communicate with people. |
| Relationship. | is a connection you have with another person or group.It helps people understand each other and get along. |
| Different ways to Communicate. | The main way people communicate is through language.On one end there is a speaker or writer.On the other end,is a listener or reader. |
| Body language. | refers to facial expresions,eye contact,gestures,and posture.One way to demonstrate attentive communication is through body language. |
| Good communication skills.Figure 3.1 | summarizes effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills for both sending and receiving messages.Whether you are speaking or listening. |
| The Family Figure 3.2 | family is the basic unit of society.A family includes two or more people brought together by blood,marriage,adoption,or a desire for mutual support. |
| To nurture. | To nurture is to fulfill physical,mental/emotional,and social needs.Nurturing families meet each other's needs on all three sides of the health triangle. |
| Family traits. | we all have our ups and downs,good days and bad.A healthy familiy manages to get over the bumps. |
| A friendship | Is a special type of relationships between people who enjoy being together.Frienships are important. |
| Character Traits of Good Friends. | It is important to choose friends who have positive values and attitudes.Good friends often have the same views of what is right and wrong. |
| Be reliable. | or dependable.They keep their promises,and trustworthy. |
| Be loyal. | or faithful.A loyal friend will not allow others to say untrue or mean things about you. |
| Empathy. | the ability to identify and share another person's feelings. |
| Cooperation. | means working together for the common good.You can build stronger friendships through mutual respect and support. |
| Peers. | Peers as noted in Chapter 1,are friends and other people in your age group.During the teen years.Peers can give you support and confidence during the transition or move,toward adulthood. |
| Peer pressure. | is the influence that people your age may have on you.Peer pressure can be something you feel indirectly or direct. |
| Positive Peer Pressure. | can be either positive or negative.Positive peer pressure can inspire you to do something worthwhile. |
| Negative Peer Pressure. | Standing up to negative peer pressure can be difficult.It is,neverthless,an important skill to learn. |
| Refusal skills. | are ways of saying no.They are communication strategies for avoiding potencially harmfull situations.One way is to use the S.T.O.P. strategy. |
| S.T.O.P. strategy. | Say no in a firm voice.-Tell why not.-Offer other ideas.-Promptly leave.Remember that you are not alone when you face a difficult situation.You can always get help from a trusted adult,parents or counselor will listen to your problem. |
