Teen Health Course 2

Making and Keeping Friends

Introduction
Friendships are important in every teen’s life, but how do you make and keep them? On the Web site below you will read questions other teens have had and the advice they were given. You will also have a chance to see how you would answer some questions on friendship.

Link to explore: Teen Growth-Friendship: http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_sub&SubCategory=friends_Friendship&CatDesc=Friends&SubDesc=Friendship&Category=friends

Directions

• Start at the Teen Growth Web site.
• Click on “Making and Keeping Friends” and read the frequently asked questions. Take notes as you read.
• When you are done, hit the back button and return to the list of questions.
• Answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the questions on the “Making and Keeping Friends” page, make a list of the questions you think are the most interesting. Try answering them yourself before reading how counselors on Teen Growth responded.

1			What are three things that would help a teen make new friends?
2			What is one of the best ways to find and keep new friends?
3			What are some ways to be a good friend to someone?
4			Why is it important to talk to a friend whose behavior is causing you to feel uncomfortable or upset?
5			If you feel you can’t be yourself and have to do things you don’t want to do to keep a friend, what does that mean?