Personal Space and Boundaries

What is a personal boundary?

• A limit you set with others to feel safe and comforatble.

• A rule made by your teachers.

• A physical wall betwee you and other people.

Which of the following is an example of a physical boundary?

• Saying "no" to someone borrowing your things.

• Asking someone to step back if they are standing too close.

• Telling a friend you don't want to talk right now.

If someone crosses your personal boundary, what should you do?

• Ignore it and let it happen.

• Yell at them.

• Calmly explain your boundary and ask them to respect it.

Which of the following is a healthy emotional boundary?

• Always keep your feelings to yourself.

• Telling someone when they've hurt your feelings.

• Never asking for help.

Why is it important to have personal boundaries?

• To make people like you.

• To keep others from knowing your secrets.

• To protect your emotional and physical well being.

How should you react if a friend says they need some personal space?

• Keep talking to them until they talk back.

• Get upset at them and ignore them.

• Respect their request and give them some space.

Which of these is an example of a time boundary?

• Letting someone know you need to leave in 10 minutes.

• Telling someone you lost your watch.

• Asking a friend to stop borrowing your clock.

What is a healthy response if someone says they do not want to be hugged?

• Telling them they are being silly.

• Hug them anyway because it will make them feel better, even if they said it does not

• Respect their boundary and do not hug them.

If someone steps too close to you and makes you feel uncomfortable, you should:

• Move away or ask them to give you more space.

• Stay where you are, even if you are uncomfortable.

• Get angry and yell at them.

Why is it imporant to respect other people's personal space?

• To avoid getting in trouble.

• So people will think you are nice.

• Because everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable.