LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN INDIA 3•
Session One: Understanding the Risk
Objectives
By the end of the session the children will be able to:
- Know the different types of substances used by
children; - Understand the reasons why young people use
these substances; and - Understand the consequences of taking these
substances and the risk of HIV.
Key Points
Young people experiment and use different
substances at an early age. The decision to take
these substances is often made without any prior
thought and without an understanding of the
long-term consequences. Many young people also
feel that they will either not “have such a problem”
or if they do they will be able to “manage it well.’
Neither has proved to be true. Young people also
need to understand the role of the media and how
it influences behavior.Life Skills Learned
Self awareness and critical thinking.Time Required
50-60 minutes for each activity. Activities may need
to be broken up into two sessions.Materials
Flip charts, markers and cello tape.
Activity Two: Old magazines and scissors.
Activity Three: Pictures of liquor bottle, syringe,
illegal and legal drugs, family (mother, father,
siblings, others) friends as required, situation cards
of house, street, shop and school as required.