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Every teenager has rights and responsibilities in a dating relationship.
Your rights:
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To be heard.
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To end a relationship. |
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To have an equal relationship. |
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To say no to physical closeness. |
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To refuse a date without feeling guilty. |
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To ask for a date and accept no for an answer. |
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To have friends other than your dating partner. |
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To participate in activities that excludes your partner. |
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To have your own feelings and be able to express them. |
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To set limits, be able to say yes or no to choices. |
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To have your limits, values, feelings, and beliefs respected. |
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To say "I love you" without having sex. |
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To be yourself, even if it is different from every- one else or from what others want you to be. |
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Your Responsibilities:
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To determine your limits and values.
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To respect the limits, values, feelings, and beliefs of others. |
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To communicate clearly and honestly. |
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To be considerate. |
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To make decisions on what is good for you. |
In a dating relationship, if your partner has slapped, pushed, or threatened you, it's important to take it seriously.
Remember, it is not your fault.
You can get help.
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| Dating Bill of Rights |
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