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Power in Relationships Worksheet

Power is the ability to influence what happens or what people decide. It can be shared fairly, or used to control someone. Read each situation and think about respect, choice and safety. You can use the example answers as a guide; there may be other good answers. You do not need to share private experiences.

Spotting how power is used

Power can come from being confident, having influence in a group, or making decisions. Healthy power respects everyone's mana, voice and right to choose.

1.At lunchtime, a group is choosing a game. Which action shows power being shared fairly?

One person tells everyone which game they must play.
The group hears different ideas and agrees on a game together.
A confident person ignores anyone who disagrees.
One person says nobody else is allowed to join.

2.A friend keeps asking to read your private messages after you have said no. Is this an example of respectful or controlling behaviour? Explain one reason for your choice.

3.A group member says, “If you don’t do what I want, I’ll make sure nobody talks to you.” What kind of pressure is this, and what makes it unhealthy?

Choices, boundaries and support

In a healthy relationship, people can disagree, say no and ask for help. Manaakitanga includes treating others with care and respect.

4.Moana is being urged to share an embarrassing photo of someone. Which response best protects everyone's mana and choice?

Share it, because the group is already laughing.
Say, “I’m not sharing that,” and ask the group to delete it.
Send it privately to just one more friend.
Stay silent and let someone else decide.

5.A friend wants you to do something you are uncomfortable with. Write one clear sentence you could say to set a boundary, and one safe alternative you could suggest.

6.True or false: If someone is usually kind to you, it is okay for them to ignore your boundaries sometimes.

TrueFalse

7.A new person wants to join a game, but one player says, “No, you can’t. I decide who belongs here.” Suggest two practical ways the group could make the decision fairer.

8.You notice a friend being pressured and looking uncomfortable. Give one supportive thing you could say to them and one trusted person or service you could ask for help.

9.Complete the thought: “I can use my influence in a healthy way by…” Give one specific action that shows manaakitanga or respect.