1. Avenues of Adolescent Attraction

2. Story #1Six-year-old Megan came home from school and seemed upset.Sensing something was wrong, her mother asked her how herday was at school. Megan said it was a terrible day and she wastoo embarrassed to go back to school. After a few morequestions, the story unfolded like this. Several of Megansfriends all loved Robbie they enjoyed teasing each other andplaying at recess each day. Today Megan was upset due to thefact that Robbie was one of those who loved him. When Momasked how he found out, she said, Well, he knew it was me thatput the pine cones in his hood!Mom still didnt understand so Megan explained, Thats howyou tell if someone likes you they put pine cones from theplayground in the hood of their jackets. Gosh, Mom, dont youknow anything? 3. Story #1 Questions When did you have your first crush on a girl/boy? Do you remember who it is? How did you act? How long did the attraction last? Had you ever talked to the person before you decided you liked them? 4. Story #2Kevin called Jessicas home three times in one night.Each time he hung up as she answered because he wastoo nervous and afraid to talk to her. He was afraid shewouldnt know who he was, or she would laugh at himfor calling her. He worried so much about it that hestayed home from school the next day with a stomachache. 5. Story #2 Questions Why was it so frightening for Kevin to call Jessica? Have you ever experienced such a situation? How is the best way to handle phone calls? What can you talk about to ease the tension? 6. Types of Attractions Getting acquainted- Conversations during classes or inthe hall, glances, smiles. Friendships- sharing common activities or friends,writing notes, friendly shoves, hits, or pushes. Commonwork places or community groups. Phone calls- silly calls, or calls for information about aschool project or another friend. An occasional prank-call. Socializing with groups- sharing stories, hugging,working on school activities or projects, going to themovies, malls, or to another persons home to watchmovies or eat. 7. Types of Attraction Continued Group dating- groups of 3 or more girls and 3 ormore boys, meeting for specific activities. Pairing offdoes not occur; group members are simply friends. Double Dating- Two girls and two boys who havepaired off go together for an activity of any kind. Aromantic attraction is involved. Pairing/Single Dating- One girl and one by who havepaired off go together for an activity of any kind. Thecouple know each other well, and want to spend timealone. 8. Hes Just Not that Into You Clip 9. Ways to Show Interest Activity 10. Three As of Emotional Needs Why do we date? Acceptance Approval Affection