LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN INDIA 7•
Experience from the field
The question box worked very well. Children asked questions like “Why does a man lie over a woman?” or
“Why do people do ‘dirty’ work?” (YWCA)
It helps if this exercise is conducted after some activities from the other modules. (CCDT, Mumbai)Tips for the facilitator
An energizer (related to the topic) helps to make the group comfortable and relaxed for sharing. This also
helps the facilitator to understand what the children already know.
Adaptation for question box: For children, who cannot read and write, the facilitator can leave the room
and allow the children to share questions; a representative can write down the questions and ask the
facilitator later. This process will also allow maintainence of confidentiality.After the presentation of both groups the, facilitator illustrates how society and family influence
the behavior of boys and girls. Ask each group how they felt and if they believed it were possible
to change their behavior. If the answer is in the positive, ask them which behavior they are
thinking of and how they plan to change.