For Class 3-8 Students
Relationships in School Life: Learning to Be a Good Friend
School isn’t just about books — it’s also where children build their first real friendships. For students in Classes 3 to 8, learning how to get along with others is an important part of growing up.
🌟 Why Relationships Matter at This Age:
Friends help children feel happy and confident.
Learning to share, listen, and be kind starts here.
These early relationships teach important life skills like trust and empathy.
👧 Common Relationship Issues:
🔹 Arguments with friends over small things
🔹 Feeling left out in games or group work
🔹 Bullying or teasing by classmates
🔹 Jealousy or competition in class
✅ How Parents and Teachers Can Help:
Teach kindness and empathy
👉 Help children understand how others feel.Encourage open communication
👉 Let them talk about friendship problems without fear.Model healthy behaviour
👉 Show them how to speak politely and resolve conflicts calmly.Step in if there’s bullying
👉 Don’t ignore it — intervene early and offer support.
💬 Final Message:
Children don’t need perfect friendships — they need safe spaces to learn, grow, and build healthy connections. Be their guide when relationships get tricky.
For Class 9-12 Students
Relationships in School Life: Friendships, Feelings & Finding Balance
Teenage years are full of change — and relationships play a big role. From best friends to crushes, and from group dynamics to peer pressure, students in Classes 9 to 12 are learning how to navigate emotions, trust, and communication.
Why School Relationships Matter in Teen Life:
Friendships shape your identity and emotional growth.
Supportive peers boost confidence and mental health.
Healthy relationships help with stress, anxiety, and feeling understood.
Common Relationship Challenges:
🔹 Friendship drama – misunderstanding, jealousy, group pressure
🔹 Romantic relationships – confusion, heartbreak, peer pressure
🔹 Toxic friendships – manipulation, exclusion, or lack of respect
🔹 Fear of rejection or not fitting in – feeling like you’re different or that you don’t belong — maybe because of the way you dress, speak, think, or act.
How to Build Healthy Relationships:
Set boundaries
Respect your space and ask for the same in return.Communicate honestly
Say what you feel — respectfully and clearly.Notice red flags
Constant negativity, gossip, or control aren’t signs of real friendship.Focus on self-respect
Don’t change yourself to be accepted.
💬 If You’re Struggling:
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed by relationships — friendships and emotions can be messy. What matters is knowing when to talk to someone — a school counsellor, a trusted adult, or a helpline.
WE ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOUR HELP.
🧠 Final Message:
The people around you in school will impact your mental and emotional health — choose them wisely. Build relationships that bring peace, not pressure.
