Friendship and Peer Pressure
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 6th Class · Myself and Others: Relationships and Communication · 3.º Período

Friendship and Peer Pressure

Navigating the complexities of friendships, including dealing with peer pressure and maintaining healthy boundaries. Pupils learn assertiveness skills to handle negative influences.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsStrand: Myself and othersStrand Unit: My friends and other people

About This Topic

Navigating the complexities of friendships, including dealing with peer pressure and maintaining healthy boundaries. Pupils learn assertiveness skills to handle negative influences.

Key Questions

  1. What makes a good friend?
  2. How can I say no to negative peer pressure?
  3. How do friendships change over time?

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