I f I came home in time, my parents wouldn’t be angry with me.

Imaginary situation/event result

T.: Now our psychologist would like to propose you a short test which can help you to clarify the problems in communication with your parents and can help to get on them well.

P.: Good morning! I’m very glad to work with you. I want to say that psychology doesn’t solve people’s problems or make decisions instead of them. Psychologists can clarify some questions or problems and help people to understand their reasons and how to solve them. Teenagers often have some misunderstandings in communication with their parents. I hope this test will help you to clear up and maybe think over the relationships with your parents. Look at the screen and attention, please.

1. What would you do if your parents were angry with you because of your bad behavior at home?

a) I’d think over this problem. Maybe I have to correct my actions.

b) I wouldn’t worry because parents are often displeased by their children.

2. What would you do if you had problems with your friends?

a) I’d ask my mum for advice. She is understanding, attentive and tactful.

b) I’d clear up this situation by myself because the adults often don’t understand teenagers’ problems.

3. How would you spend a big sum of money if you won it in a lottery?

a) for my future education.

b) for entertainment as my parents are going to pay for my education.

4. What would you do if your parents didn’t let you go out late?

a) I’d promise to be very careful and phone them very often.

b) I’d say that I am not a little child and I want to be with my friends when I want.

5. You and your parents have different opinions on some questions. Would you agree with them if they tried to change your mind?

a) I’d prefer to have my own point of view but my parents can give me a good advice that’s why I consider their opinion.

b) I’d have on my way because I know better what I want and what to do.

The results of the test. Psychologist: Let’s sum up the results of the test. What variants have you chosen? (“A”) It means that there is mutual understanding and respect between you and your parents. You’re responsible and care of your parents’ feelings. It’s very important that your parents can trust you and support you in difficult situations. If you have chosen more variants “B” it means you are a little selfish and arrogant. You should think more about other people and take of your parents. And the relationships between you will be better.

T.: I’d like to thank our psychologist for the consultation and I hope his advices will help you to solve some difficult situations.

Let’s revise the grammar structure once more for better keeping in mind. I’ll read you the first part of the sentence and you have to complete it (Прийом «Закінчи речення»).

If I had problems at school I ________________ .

If my parents were upset because of my bad behavior I ________________ .

If my parents were disagree with me I ________________ .

I would spend a lot of money for my future education, if _______________ .

We would discuss our problems, if ________________ .

She wouldn’t quarrel with her mum, if ________________ .

Relaxation (Релаксація).

T.: Let’s stop for a while. I don’t want you to get tired with our work, that’s why I’d like to propose you a little relaxation. Look at these butterflies and think about something good, for example, about your mum’s pleasant smile or your dad’s kind eyes and rest a little.

3. Reading activity (Читання).

T.: Now let’s read the text dealing with family values and try to define the most important values for you.

While-reading activity. Pair work. Rank the family values in order of importance. 1. Caring. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Family values.

What is the starting problem of children’ problems with the parents? Often parents are too busy with earning their family’s living and can’t give their children enough attention and understanding. Sometimes parents and children cannot find mutual understanding. It is because all people are different in opinions and it flows into f quarrel. When families have such problems the first thing to do is to talk. Calm communication, without the words that hurt people will definitely provide a solution. Teenagers often feel lonely and they need somebody to talk to. Trust and comfort in the family is the basis of good relationships.

It’s necessary to stress one more family value, which many families in Ukraine cultivate – sharing responsibilities at home. Every family member should have a family duty like taking a dog for a walk, doing the shopping or washing up. If everyone in the family does his/her fair share, it will unite them and make a close-knit family. In such cases children and parents and other relatives that live in the house will help each other with any activity willingly. Togetherness becomes number one for all of them.

Post-reading activity.

T.: Let’s analyze these psychologists’ solutions as to family lifestyles. Say which of them are typical for your family.

- Sharing responsibilities is one of the most important family values.

- Children often feel lonely. They need sympathy and caring.

- If three or four generations prefer to live together, they should learn how to avoid conflicts.

- Family conflicts should be resolved in a peaceful way.

- Family must protect its members.

- Trust is number one in family relationships. (Pupils’ answers)

T.: We have discussed the values which are important for you and your family. You should keep them because they can help you to avoid conflicts and form your personality.

4. Reflection (Рефлексія. Інтерактивна вправа «Уявний мікрофон»).

T.: Before the end of our lesson I’d like to ask you some questions:

1) What are your impressions of our lesson?

2) What main questions have you found out for yourself?

3) What family values have we defined? (Pupils’ answers).

5. Presentation (Презентація).

T.: Earlier some of our pupils have got a task to make the presentation according to our topic. You’ll see one of them. (The demonstration of the presentation is on the multimedia screen.)