Life Skills Education Toolkit

24 • MODULE FIVE: DECISION-MAKING

Session Four: We Can Change Behavior

Objectives

At the end of the session the children will

learn that:

• Changing behavior is difficult but not
  impossible;


• Understand how children unknowingly
  convince themselves not to change; and


• Understand that children can take control of
  their lives and be responsible for their
  actions.

Key Points

Excuse making prevents us from improving our

behavior. Making excuses is common, but one

needs to be aware of it happening, especially

when the excuses can lead to a continuation of

risky behavior. Most young people feel that

others are to blame for their predicament or that

nothing can be done to change it. With such an

attitude, motivation to change and retaining the

belief that it can make a difference in their lives

becomes difficult. It is important for children to

know that problems can be solved and behavior

can change. Often, our close friends and family

help us in doing so.

Life Skills Learned

Self awareness, critical thinking and decision-

making.

Time Required

30 minutes for each activity.

Materials

Cards with problem statements.