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Conflict happens when two people disagree. Learn how to
handle conflict in a positive way.
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#1 Picture This (2-26-08
Lisa)
Draw two different cartoons. One should
show the wrong way to handle a conflict – like hitting someone, having a temper tantrum, yelling at someone, or tattling.
The other cartoon should show the right way to handle the same conflict. Share your drawings with a friend and
see if she can guess which drawing shows the better way to handle these situations.
Pick one
of the following situations:
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Your brother or sister takes your toy.
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Someone at school is copying off your test paper.
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You disagree with your parent or guardian about
how much time you’re allowed to watch TV.
#2 Clearing the Air (2-26-08
Lisa)
Sometimes conflict happens because what you heard
someone say was not what she meant to say. Practice this listening activity to prevent misunderstandings.
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Sit facing a friend.
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Have her tell you something (it can be
real or made up).
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Start with "I heard you say..." and repeat
exactly what you heard. End with "Is that what you meant?"
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If she says no, ask her to repeat what
she said. Answer with "I heard you say..." and repeat exactly what you heard. Again end with "Is this what you meant?"
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Continue the activity until the two of
you agree about what was meant.
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6. Switch roles and play again!
#3 Problem Solving (2-26-08
Lisa)
Sometimes it takes a person outside the situation
to help solve a problem. With some friends, brainstorm a list of problems girls your age might have. Each girl should give
an answer to one of the problems. Compare answers. You might find that there's' more than one way to solve a problem.
#4 Act It Out --
4-15-08 Danielle
Try this with your Girl Scout friends, family,
or others.
Write out on separate slips of paper two problems
you face, perhaps a bully in your life, a teacher who yells at you, or a friend who doesn't pay attention.
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Place the two slips of paper into a container.
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Find a partner and pick out a problem
from the container. Act out the problem together.
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Everyone else watches and then offers
solutions.
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Act out one of the solutions than has
been offered.
#5 Negotiate
Negotiating is
a way for people to come to an agreement. Negotiation can help solve lots of problems. In fact, some people make negotiating
their full-time job!
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With your family or Girl Scout troop, list three
or four different situations that cause problems for you. Are you often later for school? Do you want a later bedtime? Does
your sister take your things?
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Go over one item on the list with a friend or
grown-up and explain why it's a problem for you.
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Brainstorm with some why and when this problem
happens.
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Brainstorm a list of solutions to this problem.
Pick one or two that might work for you and the together people who are involved.
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Share your problem, your explanation, and your
solution. Try that solution for a short time and see if things get better.
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