Girl Power

Friends and family - even though you love them, there are times you're really angry with them. At times you may feel on top of the world and other times you may not.

My best friend:
(A) Is always there for me.
(B) Is a new person every week.
(C) Announced over the school loud speaker something I told her in secret.
(D) Isn't talking to me.
(E) Makes me crazy.

My family:
(A) Spoils me rotten.
(B) Is OK as long as I don't have to go anywhere with them in public.
(C) Would make a good horror movie.
(D) Doesn't understand me at all.
(E) Can be really great-or get on my nerves big time!

How would you describe your friends and family? So, what did you answer?
Lots of girls would answer "all of the above!" Your feelings about your friends and family can change from day to day - even minute to minute. But these are the most important people in your life and they are another source of Girl Power! for you. You need their support and encouragement. A successful relationship with friends and family really is based on how well you communicate.

Talk It Over
With a group of friends, talk about the last time you had a disagreement with someone close to you. What happened? How did the disagreement start? How did it end? What advice can you get from the group that will help you communicate better the next time?

Girls with Power Communicate!
How often do you go along with the crowd and wind up doing something you don't want to do?How often do you know the answer in class but hesitate to raise your hand? How often do you listen to someone say something wrong or cruel or mean-spirited and not open your mouth to disagree? If you are uncomfortable with your answers-maybe one time is too often - then you need to speak up. Speaking up for yourself does not mean sounding like a know-it-all, saying hurtful things, or never letting anyone else get equal time! Speaking up means showing respect for your own opinions and intelligence by stating your ideas and needs clearly and without apologies.