PERCEPTION ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS IN SCHOOL

EDITHA B. NALUZ

Relationships are an essential aspect of life, and they are more eYident in the educational setting. 3eople get caught in a weE of social connections which influence their Yiews aEout relationships as they start their educational Mourneys. :hether it s friendships, romantic entanglements, or mentor mentee dynamics, the school enYironment plays a crucial role in shaping how indiYiduals see and e[plore relationships.

)riendships

6chools serYe as Ereeding grounds for lifelong friendships. Relationships are deYeloped through shared struggles, successes, and e[periences. Many people rememEer their school days cherishing the companions who supported them through good times and Ead times. 7hese connections stimulate personal deYelopment in as well as proYiding emotional support. 1ot only do you introduce new e[periences to your life, Eut you might Must find a lifelong friend in a classmate. +aYing a classmate who you can rely on is an inYaluaEle asset.

Romantic Relationships

1aYigating romantic relationships during the school years can Ee a rollercoaster of emotions. 6ome Yiew it as a period of self discoYery and e[ploration, while others associate it with the intensity of first loYes and heartEreaNs. 3eople s attitudes and conduct regarding romantic relationships can often Ee influenced Ey their school enYironment. 2n that sense, learners need to Ee cautious on this type of relationship that can ruin their studies if not handled properly and parents and mentors are to Ee the guardians to lead them appropriately.

Mentor Mentee Dynamics

7eacher student relationship serYe as the core dimensions of social emotional support, connectedness, and sense of Eelonging in school of the learners. 7his relationships can Ee transformatiYe, whether it s a student seeNing guidance from a teacher, a senior mentoring a Munior, or peer support networNs, these connections are important aspects in personal and academic deYelopment of a student.

6chool serYes as an opportunity for students to deYelop relationship with memEers of the school community, friendships are forged and romantic entanglements e[perienced during their time in school contriEute to the deYelop ment of their social sNills, and emotional intelligence.

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