Life Skills Education Toolkit

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LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN INDIA• 29


ACTIVITY FOUR
Responses to Conflict


  1. Tell the children that there are many ways to resolve disagreements. Most people use one way
    more than others. Sometimes it may work and sometimes it may not.

  2. Ask the children to list some of the ways a conflict can be resolved. If the children have
    difficulties in listing, use one of the situation cards presented later in the session. The list may
    look like this:
    Withdraw temporarily
    For example, B is so angry that A withdraws.
    Compromise
    For example, A wants the same dress that B wants. A decides to let go of it this time and buys
    something else.
    One person forces another to agree
    For example, B insists that her/his solution is correct. A agrees.
    Discuss and find alternatives
    For example, A and B search for what to do. A wants the same dress that B wants.
    They try to look at other shops with same design, come again next week, ordered one more.
    Negotiate win-win
    For example, creative problem solving. A wants the same dress B wants. Both decide to buy
    something else.
    Say nothing
    For example, B is upset but A refuses to respond.
    Do whatever you want
    For example, B does what he or she wants.
    Discuss whether some solutions are better than others and why.
    For younger children the activity can stop here. Do not forget to discuss what they have felt and
    learned. Help them to link it to their daily lives. Continue from Step 7.

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