Changing Relationships and Boundaries
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 5th Year · Myself - Growing and changing · 3o Periodo

Changing Relationships and Boundaries

Students will examine how relationships with family and friends evolve as they grow and learn how to set and respect personal boundaries.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary SPHE Curriculum 5th and 6th Class: Myself;Growing and changing;Explore how feelings and emotions can be expressed and handled in a positive manner as relationships change.

About This Topic

Students will examine how relationships with family and friends evolve as they grow and learn how to set and respect personal boundaries.

Key Questions

  1. How do our relationships with parents and friends change as we grow?
  2. What does it mean to set personal boundaries?
  3. How can we communicate our need for independence respectfully?

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