hands off
Watch the following video:
Maria learns to respect her friend Dee, and keep her hands to herself!
Discussion: Keep Your Hands to Yourself
What is personal space?
Why it is important to respect your friends’ personal space?
How can personal space differ between friends, family, strangers, and acquaintances?
Activity 1
1. Share a time when someone got too close to you or bothered you by tickling, hitting, or poking them.
2. Draw a picture of how this made you feel.
3. Share your story with a friend.
Activity 2
Discuss how you can respect personal space in a variety of locations including school, home, public situations, and crowds.
What can you do if someone keeps putting their hands on you?