Friendship

April 13

Play the clip “Odd but Lovely Friendship between Animals”

https://youtu.be/b1J9hQQXaOY

Friendship Characteristics

Have students brainstorm on what they think are the characteristics of a good friend.   List their ideas on the white board.  And discuss why they are important.  Some examples:

·      Listens to you

·      Doesn’t put you down or hurt your feelings

·      Is understanding

·      Helps solve problems

·      Gives compliments

·      Dependable

·      Respects others

·      Trustworthy

·      Gives you room to change

·      Honest

·      Allows you to have other friends

·      Supportive of you and your goals

·      Caring

·      Sticks with you in good times and bad

·      Accepts you for who your are

·      Understand your moods and feelings

·      Allows change in the friendship

Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean, “In order to have good friends, you have to be a good friend." Do think this is true?

2. What is a “best friend?”  Is it possible to have more than one “best friend” at the same time? 
3. How do you resolve conflicts in a positive way with more than one best friend

4. How do you tell the difference between true friends and false friends?

5. Is it ok for your friendship to change?

6. What do you gain from friends who are different from you?