Chapter 6 Section 3 Flashcards
infatutuation
intense physical attraction to another person
T/F: Having infatuation is not normal and not healthy for teenagers
F
What are you able to develop from infatuation?
ability to form close attachments later in adult life
dating
time you spend together
By dating someone you…
can learn about his/her interests, personality, abilities and values
Traditional practices for females
wait for males to ask them out or pay for the date
Going out as a group
have common interests and give opportunity to see how people behave when they are with others/you
Steady dating
couple decides to not see anyone else and see each other on a regular basis; CAN BE A FORM OF SECURITY (partners are guaranteed a date whenever the need arises)
drawbacks of steady dating:
limit chances of meeting other people you might like
feel pressured into sex
difficulty breaking up
challenges after teen marriages
limited job skills
lack of emotional maturity
loss of freedom
loss of share activities with friends
dating violence
pattern of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that occurs in a dating relationship
the cycle of violence
- tension building stage
- violent episode
- calm/”honeymoon” stage
tension building stage
“walking on eggshells”
victim tries to please abuser to prevent violence
violent episode
breaks tension; violence
calm stage
abuser apologizes and promises to never abuse the victim again; may also blame victim for the abuse; followed by another tension-building stage
warning signs of abuse
- date is jealous when you talk to others
- date mocks you in public
- date makes all decisions and tries to control you
- date has history of bad relationships
- you feel isolated from friends and family
- you feel less confident;
date rape
rape occurs during a date
“date rape drug”
fast-acting drugs (hard to detect in food/drink bc colorless, tasteless, odorless); victim will feel “hung over” and unable to recall the rape
how to reduce possibility of date rape
- go out as a group
- let someone know where you’re going
- avoid alcohol/drugs
- have $ to get home
- Call 911 in emergencies
why do teens stay in abusive relationships?
- abuse is romantic
- friends are in similar relationships
- females believe males should act controlling with physical aggression (sign of masculinity)
- fear of being seen as weak after admitted
- believe they deserve abuse
- fear of alone
Steps to ending an abusive relationships:
- admit the abuse exists
- realize that you’re not to blame for the abuse and abuser can’t change
- seek support with problem (friends, family, hotline, teacher); but be aware that these adults are legally required to report abuse
