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?