LESSON
M.E.N.D.ing Friendships
How can we rebuild friendships after someone's feelings get hurt online?
How do you repair a friendship when trust is broken online? In this lesson, students discover that "sorry" is just the beginning as they practice the MEND approach—making meaningful choices that either strengthen or weaken trust between friends. This engaging lesson teaches students that mending online hurt feelings requires honest conversations, taking responsibility, and following through on promises to be a better friend.
Objectives
- Learn and practice the four MEND steps for rebuilding friendships
- Recognize the difference between a sincere apology and making excuses
Vocabulary
Mend ·
Trust ·
Accountability
Mend – to repair broken trust by talking honestly and doing kind things to rebuild the relationship
Trust – the feeling that you can rely on someone to be honest, kind, and responsible with your feelings and personal information
Accountability – taking ownership of your actions and their impact on others
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Time
20 mins.
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