Life Skills Education Toolkit

2 • MODULE FOUR: RELATIONSHIPS

Objectives

At the end of the session the children will:

• Understand that children have ideal images of
  themselves and others that are difficult to live up to;


• Understand that many qualities that are idealized
  may get in the way of healthy relationships;


• Learn that ideal images may reinforce gender
  stereotypes; and


• Learn that ideal images change with time and
  the person.

Key Points

This session may also refer to the activities in the

modules on self-esteem and growing up. Young

people are easily influenced by media images of

what they should be. The difference between reality

and the perfect image marketed by the media

becomes diffuse. With unrealistic expectations for

themselves and others, young people find it

difficult to cope with day-to-day problems and

realities. An ideal self-image of invulnerability, a

belief that problems can miraculously disappear

and that acquiring possessions can lead to

happiness can create distorted images of the world

the young people live in and, ironically, increases

their vulnerability.

Life Skills Learned

Self awareness, critical thinking, decision-making

and communication.

Time Required

Activity one: 45 minutes.

Activity two: 30 minutes.

Materials

Chart paper, cards, markers, boy and girl outlines.

Session One: Ideal Persons and Me