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Reflective Game About Family Relationships
PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Game «Parents and children»
May 2025 Ukraine, Zakarpatye
Every parent experiences a moment when they realize: their child has grown up, become a teenager, and they feel left behind, unsure how to build new relationships.
How can we ensure that the child hears, understands, and accepts their parents? How can we make teenagers realize that their parents are the right people to turn to with all their questions?
This game is about trust within the family between parents and children. It’s about finding a common language, even when the teenagers’ vocabulary is not always clear to their parents.
The game allows participants to hear and understand not only their perspective on family relationships but also the teenager's point of view—possibly not always pleasant, but honest and open.
Building on this understanding, it becomes possible to establish relationships on a new foundation—one of partnership.
SLOGAN OF THE PROJECT: "A FIRE CAN BE BOTH PREVENTED AND EXTINGUISHED!"
Tetiana Budantsova, the author and leader of this project, co-founder of "Media Key".
WE HELP BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO HEAR AND UNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER, ENABLING THE CREATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE COMFORTABLE FOR EVERYONE.
CAN A FAMILY EXIST WITHOUT CONFLICTS? CAN A CONFLICT BE MITIGATED BEFORE IT ESCALATES INTO A SCANDAL OR RUINED RELATIONSHIPS? ABSOLUTELY. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE REFLECTIVE GAME TEACHES.
WHAT IS THE
«PARENTS AND CHILDREN»
REFLECTIVE GAME?
This is an opportunity for both adults and children to have an honest and open conversation about their perspectives on the family situation. I
t’s about addressing current issues, some of which parents may not even be aware of. Together, participants can reflect on how to build a family where the relationships between parents and children are satisfying for everyone.
The main benefit is that you will develop new approaches and quickly test their impact on relationships. This helps parents better understand their children, avoid challenges during the teenage years, and foster healthy, friendly relationships within the family.
This is a vibrant, rich, and fascinating game where parents and children truly get to know each other. The game is full of surprises and discoveries.
WHO IS THE GAME FOR?
This game is for you if you want to make a difference with your family
PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGED 9-16
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Learn how to understand your child without unnecessary questions or wasting time.
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Recognize the emotions and needs of your child, even through their silence or one-word answers.
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Build a deep emotional connection to move beyond formal relationships under one roof.
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Understand how to be not only a parent but also a friend, creating support and trust.
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Discover how to prevent emotional distancing and remain a vital part of your child’s life.
CHILDREN
AGED 9-16
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Learn to better express your thoughts and feelings so your parents can understand you.
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See and feel that parents can be real friends, not just authority figures.
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Discover that parents can be creative, fun, and engaging partners in games.
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Understand how to maintain open communication with parents instead of shutting them out.
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Realize the importance of turning to your parents for help instead of outsiders.
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Appreciate parental support and help as they adapt their relationships to meet your needs.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
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Learn to build healthy relationships with children from the very beginning, laying a foundation for the future.
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Discover ways to avoid emotional distancing in relationships with teenagers.
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Learn methods of emotional support for children at any age, even before adolescence.
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Understand how to be the kind of parent a child would turn to for advice and help.
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Identify key aspects of parenting that help prevent emotional distancing in the future.
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See, understand, and accept that children are often wiser than adults.
HOW IS THE GAME GOING?
START
FINISH
The game delights participants not only with traditional game formats like group work, joint plenary sessions, creative workshops, and intellectual exercises but also with lectures.
WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM THE GAME?
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Understand your child without unnecessary questions and one-word answers.
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Determine how to adapt your parenting approaches to avoid conflicts and complex situations.
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Learn how to encourage your child to seek your support.
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Unlock creative thinking and abilities—both yours and your child’s.
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Discover ways to create emotional contact with your teenager.
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Identify methods to strengthen family connections and maintain trust within the family.