Healthy Online Relationships Worksheet

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📱 Part 1: Understanding Online Relationships

1. Which of the following best defines a healthy online relationship?

One where you share all your personal information immediately

One based on mutual respect, clear boundaries, and consent

One where you always agree with the other person

One where you can say anything without consequences

2. True or False: Consent is only needed when sharing photos online.

True

False

3. Which platform features can increase pressure in online relationships? (Select all that apply)

"Seen" or "read" receipts

Like counts and reactions

Group chat notifications

Privacy settings

4. Complete this sentence: When someone says "I don't like this" in an online conversation, the appropriate response is to ________________.

🛡️ Part 2: Boundaries and Safety Strategies

5. List three examples of clear boundary statements you could use online:

6. Explain the "Pause-Check-Respond" strategy in your own words:

Pause: _________________________________________________

Check: __________________________________________________

Respond: _______________________________________________

7. You receive a message that makes you uncomfortable and the person won't stop when you ask them to. What are three safe actions you could take?

💭 Part 3: Scenario Analysis and Reflection

8. Scenario: In a group chat, someone shares an embarrassing photo of another person without permission. How would you respond respectfully while protecting everyone's wellbeing?

9. Before sharing personal information or images online, what three questions should you ask yourself?

10. Reflect on your own online interactions. Describe one way you can improve how you communicate respectfully with others online:

📝 Answer Key

1. Which of the following best defines a healthy online relationship?

Answer: One based on mutual respect, clear boundaries, and consent

2. True or False: Consent is only needed when sharing photos online.

Answer: False - Consent is needed for all forms of sharing personal information, messages, and content online.

3. Which platform features can increase pressure in online relationships?

Answer: "Seen" or "read" receipts, Like counts and reactions, Group chat notifications (Privacy settings actually help reduce pressure)

4. Complete this sentence: When someone says "I don't like this" in an online conversation, the appropriate response is to ________________.

Answer: Stop the behavior immediately, respect their boundary, and apologize if appropriate.

5. List three examples of clear boundary statements you could use online:

Sample Answers:

"I'm not comfortable sharing that information"
"Please don't send me messages after 9 PM"
"I don't want to discuss this topic"
"I need some space right now"

6. Explain the "Pause-Check-Respond" strategy:

Sample Answers:

Pause: Take time before responding to think about the message/situation

Check: Consider your feelings, the other person's perspective, and potential consequences

Respond: Reply thoughtfully and respectfully based on your reflection

7. Three safe actions when someone won't respect your boundaries:

Sample Answers:

Block or mute the person
Report the behavior to the platform
Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor)
Save evidence/screenshots if needed
Remove yourself from the conversation/group

8. Scenario Response - Embarrassing photo shared without permission:

Guidelines for response: Students should demonstrate understanding of consent, empathy for the victim, and appropriate action such as: asking the person to delete the photo, not sharing it further, supporting the person whose photo was shared, reporting if necessary, and speaking up against the behavior.

9. Three questions before sharing personal information or images:

Sample Answers:

"Would I be comfortable if this was shared publicly?"
"Do I trust this person completely?"
"Could this information be used against me?"
"Am I being pressured to share this?"
"What are the potential consequences?"

10. Personal reflection on improving online communication:

Assessment Guidelines: Look for genuine self-reflection and specific, actionable improvements such as: thinking before posting, being more respectful in disagreements, checking in on friends' wellbeing, not participating in gossip, using more positive language, or being more supportive of others.