Life Transitions 20, 30

(a)	Discuss various types of relationships (e.g., family, friend, professional).
(b)	Identify key elements (e.g., honesty, trust, support, independence) that form the basis of healthy relationships.
(c)	Investigate various cultural norms and customs (e.g., multi-generational households, Indigenous kinship systems) in relationships.
(d)	Examine the ways in which relationships can positively or negatively affect personal physical and emotional well-being.
(e)	Explore how positive or negative peer pressure (e.g., bullying, gangs, teamwork) can have an impact on self-esteem.
(f)	Analyze how the use of technology (e.g., social media, gaming, texting) can affect interpersonal relationships.
(g)	Investigate causes of conflicts (e.g., role expectations, personality clashes, spiritual/cultural beliefs) within relationships.
(h)	Discuss how effective communication is important in maintaining, strengthening and ending relationships.
(i)	Explore the importance of clear, honest communication regarding sexual contact in a dating relationship.
(j)	Define sexual consent and how it can be communicated.
(k)	Explore possible implications (e.g., legal, physical, emotional) of sexual behaviour without consent.
(l)	Recognize characteristics (e.g., jealousy, resentment, dishonesty, control) of toxic relationships.
(m)	Develop strategies to end toxic relationships.
(n)	Examine behaviours associated with sexual harassment (e.g., cat-calling, making sexual comments about a person’s body, using unwanted pet names).
(o)	Investigate factors (e.g., finances, children, living arrangements, emotions) that impact decisions to end a relationship.
(p)	Explore community supports (e.g., counselling, mediation) available for people seeking help with relationships.
(q)	Explore ways to move forward after the end of a relationship.

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