All of us look forward to the future. We often use the phrase, "Our children are our future." We count on the young to be our future doctors, lawyers, and technical wizards. Today's children are the adults of tomorrow.
In order for children to grow healthy, productive adults they need guidance. An assumption is made that a child's main source of guidance comes from his or her parents. However, there may be issues at home that prevent a child from getting proper guidance.
An effective way to provide guidance, to these children, is through group interaction with a guiding group facilitator. As the children feel safe with the facilitator they will share their thoughts and feelings, (Cohen, Stern, and Balaban, 1958). Children reveal feelings through the questions they ask, comments they make, and responses to stories that may be read to them by the facilitator. The facilitator should be aware that children often repeat what they hear, without the benefit of understanding (Cohen et al, 1958). The facilitator should then ask further questions to ensure that the child understands what they are saying. Hopefully the awareness and encouragement of the facilitator will gain added insight and will be able to determine if further intervention is necessary.
