Questions: Building a Support Network

Question 1

What makes a good support network?

• A. Only adults who make decisions for you
• B. A mix of people — friends, family, mentors, teachers — who listen and care about you
• C. People who agree with everything you say
• D. As many people as possible

Answer: (B)

A strong support network includes diverse people from different parts of your life who listen, care, and offer different perspectives and skills.

Question 2

You can have only one person in your support network — your best friend.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. A healthy support network includes multiple people: friends, family, teachers, coaches, or mentors. Relying on one person puts too much pressure on them.

Question 3

Having a support network means you should tell everyone about everything happening in your life.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. A healthy network means you can be selective — sharing different things with different people based on trust, what they understand, and what kind of help you need.

Question 4

Which is an example of building your support network?

• A. Joining a club where you meet people with shared interests
• B. Keeping all your feelings bottled up inside
• C. Only spending time with people who are exactly like you
• D. Avoiding adults because they can't understand

Answer: (A)

Joining clubs, teams, or groups helps you connect with people, build friendships, and find mentors — all parts of a strong support network.

Question 5

Describe one person you could add to your support network and why they would be helpful.

Model answer: Examples: a teacher who understands you, an older sibling, a coach, a family friend, a school counselor, a friend's parent, or a mentor in an activity you care about.

Good answers show why that specific person is valuable — because they listen, share your interests, have experience, or bring a perspective you trust.