Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

Main Objective(s):

Discuss different examples of dating violence in teen relationships.

Discuss ways to help a friend if you notice unhealthy behaviors in their relationship.

List​en to The stories and decide what would you do in these different dating situations.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

It is okay for you to waiver back and forth after the statements have been read.

We will discuss your choices and movements after the story is completed.

Please hold your comments and try not to judge others.

It is important to listen to this story and think about what would you do.

Subject | Subject

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Boyfriend, Jason

• Jason is good looking. He makes you feel important and special.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Boyfriend, Jason

• Jason tells you he loves spending time with you more than anything else, and lately you haven’t seen or talked to your friends because you’re always with Jason

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Boyfriend, Jason

• You get invited to a party. Jason allows you to go, but he doesn’t want you talking to anybody. When he sees you talking to a male friend, he punches your male friend in the face and grabs you by the arm, yelling.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Boyfriend, Jason

• Jason has called constantly to apologize for his behavior at the party. When you see him again, he gives you a beautiful gold heart necklace and tells you that his heart just doesn’t feel the same without you in his life.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Boyfriend, Jason

• Jason seemed like he was loosening up a little, but he starts pressuring you to spend all of your free time with him again. You know he just cares a lot about you, but you wonder if his jealousy is getting out of hand.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• Chantel is beautiful, popular and really fun to be around.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• Chantel doesn’t like your friends and calls them names when she talks about them. You try not to let her know that you’re still hanging out with them, but it’s hard.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• Chantel sometimes throws things at you. You wish she’d control her temper. She promises to and then doesn’t.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• You tell Chantel that her behavior is making you question the relationship. She tries to make it up to you.​

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• Chantel tries to make things work with the two of you. In fact, she surprises you for your birthday by giving you the newest iPhone. She reminds you how important it is to always stay connected to each other.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

My Girlfriend, Chantel

• Chantel knows the passcode on your new phone. You think she might be checking your messages and not telling you about it. She did buy you the phone, but you wonder if she’s being too possessive.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?​

​Discussion:

If you notice your friend is in an unhealthy relationship or you notice they are beginning to act differently, it is important to listen and support your friends. If you notice similar behaviors in your

own relationship, it is important to discuss your concerns with a parent, teacher or other trusted adult.