“He keeps texting after she says no.” Discussion prompt: At what point does romantic persistence become pressure? How does puberty affect how we interpret “maybe”? Skill taught: Distinguishing flirting from coercion; understanding that puberty hormones can intensify feelings but not override consent.
"My mom says that in Belgium, we talk about these things openly now," Elise said, trying to sound grown-up. "Not like in our grandparents' time where it was a secret." “He keeps texting after she says no