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Chatting and Red Flags (UK)

How can you tell when an online relationship is risky?

Age

14–15

Time

45 mins.
Objectives:

  • Identify the types of messages that might cause a "red flag feeling" for someone.

  • Use the "Feelings & Options" thinking routine to analyse and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling.

Vocabulary Show definitions
red flag feeling · grooming (online)
red flag feeling – when something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad or anxious
grooming (online) – when someone uses the internet to build a relationship with a child under that age of 18 to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation (online or in-person) or trafficking.
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Lesson Plan

45 mins.
© Common Sense Media. Lessons are shareable with attribution for noncommercial use only. No remixing permitted. View detailed license information at creativecommons.org. Lesson last updated: January 2021

What You'll Need

Supplies

Blank paper

In Class

  • Lesson Slides
  • Leah's Situation
    Handout
    Teacher Version
  • Lesson Quiz

For Families

  • Family Activity
  • Family Tips
© Common Sense Media. Lessons are shareable with attribution for noncommercial use only. No remixing permitted. View detailed license information at creativecommons.org. Lesson last updated: January 2021