Be me, even if it is different from the �norm�, or from what you want me to be;
Healthy, equal dating relationships;
Not be abused physically, sexually, or emotionally;
Say no to physical closeness;
Stop doing something, even in the middle of it;
Disagree with my date;
Pay my own way and use my own transportation on a date;
Know who I am;
Know who I am dating;
Leave any dating relationship my instincts tell me to;
Receive decent treatment by anyone I date;
Be respected as a person;
Have my limits and values respected;
Tell someone not to interrupt me;
Refuse to lend money;
Have friends, including those of the opposite sex;
Emotional and physical space aside from my date; and
Control my own destiny.
RESPONSIBILITIES ESCAPE
I HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO - 1. To determine my limits and values; 2. To respect my boyvriend's or girlfriend's limits, values, feelings, and beliefs; 3. To refuse to abuse - physically, sexually, or emotionally; 4. To be considerate; 5. To communicate clearly and honestly; 6. To give my boyfriend or girlfriend space to be his or her own person; 7. To not exert power or control in the relationship; 8. To compromise when needed; 9. To admit to being wrong when appropriate; 10. To ask for help from friends, family, and other trusted adults.
Dating rights information is adapted from theWorking Together Curriculum; Advocates for Youth website: www.advocatesforyouth.org ; and Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: www.adadv.org. Please visit these sites for further information.
Dating responsibilities information is adapted from Choose Respect at http://www.chooserespect.org/scripts/teens/rights.asp
