One of the most important things for a young
person to know when going through tough
times is that there is always help available.
Asking for help can make a significant difference
to how they are feeling.
Parents are an important source of help;
however, many young people can find
communicating with their parents difficult.
Knowing practical ways to communicate more
effectively with parents can help a young person
reach out during times of change or challenge.
In the video clip, young people share their
stories about the roles their parents have
played in their life. It also examines some of the
challenges of meeting parent expectations, of
not having a parent around for support, and of
sharing a problem with a parent.
Learning Intention
Recognise the role parents play in
help-seeking, and understand ways to
manage challenging relationships
with parents.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- recognise the important role parents play
in help-seeking.
- understand the impact challenging
relationships with parents can have on
their life.
- identify practical strategies that can be used
to manage challenging relationships with
their parents.
- recognise how to use Active Listening skills
during communication with parents.
ACTIVITY 01
Scenarios
15 min
As a group, watch the video clip ‘Parents’.
In the video clip, the young people share some of the challenges they
have faced when:
- they are worried that they won’t meet their parent’s expectations
- their parent is not around to provide support and help, due to illness
- they need to communicate a problem they are having with a parent
and don’t know how to do this.
Working with a partner
- For each challenge identified above, ask the students to work with a
partner to answer the following questions:
- Ask the students to reflect on why parents may respond in certain
ways during times of challenge. For example: ‘They want the best for
me’; ‘They are worried about me’; ‘They are feeling guilty’.
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