Grade 6 SEL (3)

Poll

If a friend keeps borrowing your things without asking, what would you do?

• A) Talk to them about respecting my belongings

• B) Politely hint that I’d prefer they ask first

• C) Just let them borrow, I don’t want to cause conflict

• D) Avoid letting them know I’m bothered

Poll

How comfortable are you with setting personal boundaries with friends or family (e.g., saying no when you're too busy or need space)?

• A) Very comfortable, I speak up right away

• B) Somewhat comfortable, but it depends on the person

• C) Uncomfortable, I try to avoid the situation

• D) Very uncomfortable, I usually don’t say anything

Open Ended

We’ve just talked about boundaries in real life, like telling someone to respect our space or belongings. Why do you think these boundaries are important?

Open Ended

How many hours do you spend online daily (video games, chatting, calling, social media...)?

​Now, imagine similar situations happening online.
Just like in real life, we also have personal space, privacy, and comfort zones in the digital world.
But since we can’t see people face-to-face, setting these boundaries can be more challenging.
Question: “What do you think are some examples of boundaries we might need online?”

Open Ended

Scenario 1: A classmate wants to talk late at night, even after you’ve said you’re busy.

How would you respond?

Poll

Scenario 2: Someone keeps messaging you even after you asked them to stop.

• A) Politely remind them you need space and end the conversation.

• B) Block or mute them to prevent further messages.

• C) Report them to the platform if they continue contacting you.

• D) Keep responding but try to make shorter replies.

Poll

Scenario 3: A friend asks you to help them send a “prank” message from your account to someone they both know.

• A) Say you’re not comfortable sending prank messages from your account.

• B) Agree but tell them it has to be a light-hearted message.

• C) Agree and send the message without thinking about it.

• D) Say no and suggest a different activity you can do together instead.

Poll

Scenario 4: A friend posts something personal about you online “just as a joke” and expects you to laugh along.

• A) Ask them to take it down because it’s private.

• B) Laugh it off to avoid tension, even if it bothers you.

• C) Privately tell them it’s not okay to post personal things.

• D) Post something back about them to “even it out.

Poll

Scenario 5: A new friend you met online asks for your home address or phone number.

• A) Politely say no and explain that you don’t share personal info online.

• B) Offer to keep chatting only within the platform or game.

• C) Ignore the message and avoid further contact.

• D) Give them the information if they seem trustworthy.

Open Ended

Scenario 6: In a group chat, someone suggests posting a group photo that includes you, but you don’t like how you look in it. When you mention this, they insist, saying, “Come on, it’s just one picture!”

How would you respond?

Open Ended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxySrSbSY7o

Poll

What type of boundary do you find hardest to set or keep online?

• A) Saying no to friends asking for personal info

• B) Limiting screen time or notifications

• C) Asking permission before sharing

• D) Turning down group activities I don’t want to join

Open Ended

Create Your Own Tip

(Based on what we've discussed so far)

Our Digital Boundaries Wall​
“Think twice before posting”
“Respect others’ privacy like your own.”
“Only share with people you trust.”
“Ask permission before posting.”
"Ask before tagging friends in photos."
“Turn off notifications when I need a break”
“Don’t share passwords with friends.”

Poll

What’s one boundary you’d like to work on this week?

• Limit screen time to one hour at night.

• Ask permission before sharing photos.

• Keep personal info private.

• Turn off notifications during study time.

• Report harmful or hurtful content.