Teen Guide to Healthy Dating
Dealing with Teen Dating Abuse (#107)
The program chronicles the story of Megan, a high school freshman and her boyfriend Matthew. As their romance deepens, Matthew monopolizes Megan’s life, isolates her from her friends and activities, controls her clothing choices, criticizes her intelligence and eventually physically abuses her. At the same time, he repeatedly apologizes and proclaims his love. The viewer sees the story from three perspectives: Megan’s, Matthew’s, and also from the point of view of Megan’s best friend, Ana.
Education Record Rights: Fixed expiration date - Jun 30, 2010.
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
Program Description: This new series is designed to help teens initiate, engage and sustain healthy relationships. Key dating topics covered include intimacy, sex, breaking up, communication, the role of the media, dating violence, and rape. After viewing the programs, teens will better understand the elements of a healthy relationship and recognize the signs of a dangerous one.
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