6 • MODULE TEN: REACHING MY GOALS: ENERGIZERS, WARM-UPS AND RELAXATION
The next rung in the ladder stands for “The Need to be Respected and Recognized.” We want to be
accepted as we are, and have our opinions respected and heard. Without this rung on the ladder, it
is not possible to climb up.
The final rung stands for the “Need for Self Actualization” (or the need to be the best we can), which
requires development of one’s own skills and behavior in order to tap one’s hidden potentials.Review
Ask the children why we mix up our wants and needs.- Are some wants difficult to resist?
- How does it influence our behavior?
Ask them to think what would happen if our needs for survival were not satisfied, but we jumped
over these needs and tried to belong to a group (who may try to steal). We cannot gain respect if
we do not know how to belong and develop strong relationships. Our highest level of need is to do
the best we can, which requires that our first four needs be satisfied.
Experience from the field
Children will get confused about the difference between “wants” and “needs” at first but it becomes easier
after some discussion. Pictures of different objects are useful for discussion.
“I now realize why these needs are important in my life. Safety is as important as survival.” (Sex worker’s
child, CCDT, Mumbai).ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
Our Values, Our Behavior- Ask the group to list some values on a flipchart. These could include sharing, working hard, being loyal,
saying the truth or not violating the law. Try to emphasize positive values. (The facilitator can also refer
to the Value Auction in Module Two). - Ask the group to discuss each value (go from simple to more complex risk taking activities).
I value sharing:
So I would share my food with my best friend.
NOT
When I got a special treat, I did not let anyone know about it and I ate it myself.
I believe girls should study just as much as boys and not get married earlier:
So, my sister went to high school just as I did.
NOT