LIFESKILLS TERM 2 Flashcards
What is the bill of rights
The Bill of rights is a set of rules in the SA Constitution that protects the rights of children
What is the Constitution
The Highest law in SA
What does violated mean
Disobeyed, broken or abused
What is a stereotype
You say that all people who belong to a certain group are the same
What does bias mean
You like or dislike someone for no good reason
What does discrimination mean
You treat someone in an unfair way
How can you protect yourself if your children’s rights are violated
Recognise - Know when your rights are violated
Respond - Ask the person to stop
Report - Tell someone
What different types of abuse is there
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
What is physical abuse
Hitting, Kicking, Biting etc
What is emotional abuse
When someone threatens you or makes you feel bad about yourself
What is sexual abuse
When force someone or someone forces you to touch someone or be touched in a way that makes you uncomfortable.
What does neglect mean
When an adult does not take proper care of a child
How can you protect yourself from abuse/violent situations
Tell someone
Say no and walk away
Yell loudly
Trust your feelings
How does abuse affect your personal life
It changes your relationship with others
It can make you unhealthy
It can affect how well you do at school
It can affect the way you behave
How can you deal with abuse
Know your personal information
Tell someone
Say NO
Defend yourself - Yell, Run, Tell