Our fourth session of Strengthening Families had us learning life lessons. For the youth it was all about figuring out that everyone has to follow rules and have responsibilities and when they don't follow the rules, or experiencing consequences. For the adults it was learning how to stay calm and respectful, and learning how to use appropriate penalties for appropriate problems.
As part of a game on rules and responsibilities the youth had the opportunity to earn drivers licenses and cars. Each one had to drive from station to station and drew a card. On the back it stated a rule and whether or not they had broken it. If they followed the rule, or lived up to their responsibility they continued in the game. If they broke the rule they lost one or two turns. At the end of the game we talked about what it felt like following rules and breaking rules and what they needed to do to make good choices.
During the family session the youth and parents talked about their family values. Together they made a family shield that illustrates their shared family values. The families worked together to cut out photos from a magazine and made a collage. During the family circle at the end of the night each family member stated one shared value they have and pointed it out on their family shield.
Our next "Strengthening Families" workshop will take place on Thursday, February 25. If you would like to know more about this program please contact Christy Strickland, Family and Consumer Science Agent at (910) 671-3276 or Christy_Strickland@ncsu.edu.
As part of a game on rules and responsibilities the youth had the opportunity to earn drivers licenses and cars. Each one had to drive from station to station and drew a card. On the back it stated a rule and whether or not they had broken it. If they followed the rule, or lived up to their responsibility they continued in the game. If they broke the rule they lost one or two turns. At the end of the game we talked about what it felt like following rules and breaking rules and what they needed to do to make good choices.
During the family session the youth and parents talked about their family values. Together they made a family shield that illustrates their shared family values. The families worked together to cut out photos from a magazine and made a collage. During the family circle at the end of the night each family member stated one shared value they have and pointed it out on their family shield.
Our next "Strengthening Families" workshop will take place on Thursday, February 25. If you would like to know more about this program please contact Christy Strickland, Family and Consumer Science Agent at (910) 671-3276 or Christy_Strickland@ncsu.edu.
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