Examples of trusted adults for Grade 8 students

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🏡 Family Members: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or older siblings who are supportive and trustworthy.
• 🧑‍🏫 Teachers and Counselors: 🍎 Educators who provide guidance and support both academically and personally.
• 🤝 Coaches and Mentors: 🏅 Individuals who help you develop skills, build confidence, and offer advice.
• 🙏 Religious Leaders: ✝️ Pastors, priests, imams, or other spiritual guides who offer moral support and guidance.
• 👩‍⚕️ Medical Professionals: 🩺 Doctors, nurses, therapists, or counselors who can provide healthcare and support.
• 👷 Community Leaders: 🌍 Individuals who are respected members of your community, such as librarians, police officers, or youth group leaders.
• 💡 Key Characteristics: ✅ Trustworthiness, reliability, good communication skills, respectfulness, and ability to listen without judgment.
• 🛡️ Identifying Red Flags: 🚩 Secrecy, inappropriate physical contact, boundary violations, or making you feel uncomfortable. Always trust your gut feeling.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a trusted adult?
   1. A) Your parent
   2. B) A stranger on the internet
   3. C) Your school counselor
   4. D) Your coach
2. What is a key characteristic of a trusted adult?
   1. A) Always agreeing with you
   2. B) Keeping secrets from your parents
   3. C) Being a good listener
   4. D) Giving you expensive gifts
3. Which professional is trained to provide mental health support?
   1. A) A chef
   2. B) A therapist
   3. C) A librarian
   4. D) A construction worker
4. What should you do if a trusted adult makes you feel uncomfortable?
   1. A) Ignore it and hope it goes away
   2. B) Tell another trusted adult
   3. C) Keep it a secret
   4. D) Confront them alone
5. Which of the following is a potential red flag when dealing with an adult?
   1. A) They encourage you to talk about your feelings
   2. B) They respect your boundaries
   3. C) They ask you to keep secrets from your parents
   4. D) They offer helpful advice
6. Who in the community can often serve as a trusted adult?
   1. A) A random person on the street
   2. B) The local librarian
   3. C) A telemarketer
   4. D) Someone you met online last week
7. Why is it important to have trusted adults in your life?
   1. A) To do your homework for you
   2. B) To always give you money
   3. C) To provide support and guidance
   4. D) To keep secrets from your parents