Examples of Trusted Adults & How to Approach Them (Grade 8)

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🤝 Definition of a Trusted Adult: Someone who is reliable, respectful, and has your best interests at heart.
• 💖 Characteristics: They listen without judgment, maintain confidentiality (unless you're in danger), and offer support.
• 👨‍🏫 Examples: Teachers, counselors, coaches, relatives, family friends.
• 💬 How to Approach: Choose a private setting, be clear about what you want to discuss, and remember it's okay if they can't help directly—they might know someone who can.
• 🚨 Important Note: If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a trusted adult?
   1. Listens without judgment
   2. Shares your secrets with others
   3. Offers support
   4. Maintains confidentiality (unless you're in danger)
2. Who among the following is LEAST likely to be a trusted adult?
   1. A school counselor
   2. A close relative
   3. A random stranger you met online
   4. A sports coach
3. What is the most important thing to remember when talking to a trusted adult?
   1. To exaggerate your problems to get more attention
   2. To be clear and honest about what you're experiencing
   3. To talk as fast as possible so they don't get bored
   4. To only talk about good things
4. Why is it important for a trusted adult to maintain confidentiality?
   1. To gossip about your problems with others
   2. To build trust and make you feel safe
   3. To make themselves look important
   4. It's not important; they can tell anyone
5. What should you do if a trusted adult breaks your trust?
   1. Never trust anyone again
   2. Tell another trusted adult or authority figure
   3. Keep it a secret
   4. Seek revenge
6. Which scenario warrants immediate contact with emergency services, even before talking to a trusted adult?
   1. Feeling a little sad
   2. Being in immediate physical danger
   3. Having a disagreement with a friend
   4. Feeling bored
7. If a trusted adult can't directly help you, what might they do?
   1. Ignore you
   2. Tell you to figure it out yourself
   3. Connect you with someone who can help
   4. Pretend they didn't hear you