Question

Irena has started dating someone. The dating partner wants to post some photos of them at the park online. Why is it important for Irena to set personal boundaries and discuss these boundaries with her dating partner? fist grade level

Answer 1

Personal boundaries are like rules about your body and your things. They tell people what you like and what makes you feel safe.

Why it is important:
- It keeps Irena safe. Some pictures can be seen by people she does not know.
- It keeps her private. She gets to choose what others can see.
- It helps her feel happy. If she says yes, she won’t feel sad or embarrassed later.
- It shows respect. Her partner listens to what she wants.

Simple things to do:
- Tell the partner to ask before posting. Example: “Please ask me before you put my picture online.”
- Say which pictures are okay and which are not.
- Say who can see the pictures (friends only?).
- Say no if she is not comfortable.

It is okay to speak up. Good friends will listen.