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Please share the opposing claims about middle schoolers after completing the interactive activity on page 3 of Unit 8 Lesson 3.
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Opposing Claim 1: Middle schoolers are not too young to learn about consent and healthy relationships.
- They are at an age where they are beginning to develop romantic feelings and relationships, so it is important to educate them on what healthy and consensual relationships look like.
- Teaching them early can help prevent issues such as dating violence, abuse, and harassment in the future.
- Middle schoolers are already exposed to media and peer influences that often promote unhealthy relationship dynamics, so it is crucial to counteract those messages with education about consent and healthy relationships.
Opposing Claim 2: Middle schoolers are too young to fully understand and navigate the complexities of consent and healthy relationships.
- They may not have enough life experience or emotional maturity to grasp the nuances of consent and healthy relationships.
- Attempting to teach them about these topics at such a young age may overwhelm or confuse them, leading to potential misunderstandings.
- Middle school is a time when adolescents are still developing their identity and sense of self, making it challenging for them to fully comprehend and apply concepts related to consent and healthy relationships.