Real Vs Counterfeit Relationships

Do you know how a bank trains their tellers to tell if money is counterfeit or not? You would think it’s by holding it up to the light or doing the marker swipe that you may sometimes see in stores. Or maybe they have some fancy machine that they run it through…

but it’s actually something else! Check out this video to see what they do and how we can relate that to REAL VS COUNTERFEIT love in a relationship. Do you have to compromise your values or goals in the relationship? Can you resolve conflicts? Do you have freedom to be who you are or are you trying to be what you think the other person wants? Find out the answers in this video from our REALife Director, Lauren!

Students are saying:

The REALife program taught me that decisions you make right now can greatly affect your life in the future. 1 in every 4 sexually active teens gets an STD in America each year and I don’t want to become a statistic!” Female, 13 years old.

“REALife taught me that to have good long-term relationships, you have to have commitment and good communication. There are ways to resist feeling pressured and you have to make the right decisions to get there.” Female, 14 years old.

“I liked how easily the presenters were able to connect with us. I felt so comfortable, I honestly loved it and great info! I want all my future boyfriends to see this.”
Female, 16 years old.

“I loved the honesty and openness about sex and relationships and that the presenter was very real, it was awesome!” Male, 16

Teachers are saying:

“We found the information presented to be thought provoking for the students and relevant to their age group. Students were able to relate to the material because they have either been involved in similar situations or know others involved. Throughout the presentation, they referenced movies and current news that are all relevant and tie into the information presented. ‘Sex Matters’ draws students’ attention and they stay focused on what is being discussed. I highly recommend this presentation to any high school health class.” Maria B. Wayne Hills High School

“I thought it was great how the presenters helped the students understand that sex affects all decisions in their life either directly or indirectly. They were also able to keep the attention of the students and get them to interact with them.”
Kimberly S. Silk City School Based Youth Services Program

“This program provided our students with fun-filled activities that promoted positive choices that impact their lives today and in the future!” W. Ivery, Health Teacher, NYA School

“The REALife program has been a wonderful educational enrichment program for our 7th and 8th grade students. It has provided the students with strategies and motivation to be successful with avoiding high risk behaviors, such as early sexual involvement and saying no to drugs and alcohol. With the continuation of this program the students will become better equipped to make sound choices for life.” J. Knox, Middle School Principal