Friendship/Dating Rights & Responsibilities

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I Have the Right

f To make decisions based on my values and beliefs.

f To always be treated with RESPECT in all of my relationships.

f To my own body, thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and property.

f To choose and keep my friends—at any time.

f To not be abused—physically, emotionally or sexually.

f To leave a relationship or friendship - at any time.

f To say NO!

f To be treated as an equal and a person of sacred worth.

f To disagree.

f To live without fear and confusion from anger expressed by those I am in relationship with.

f To change my mind at any time.

I have the Responsibility

f To live out my faith/beliefs in all my relationships.

f To not threaten to harm myself or another.

f To encourage the pursuit of dreams for all.

f To support others emotionally.

f To communicate, not manipulate.

f To support rather than humiliate or demean others.

f To refuse to abuse—physically, emotionally or sexually.

f To take care of myself as part of God’s good creation.

f To allow others to maintain their individuality.

f To respect myself and others.

f To be honest.

Adapted from “Dating Rights” http://www.atg.wa.gov/dating-rights. Washington State Office of the

Attorney General. Used by permission.

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