They also can be adapted as secondary classroom exercises in health, home economics or social studies courses. While pupil personnel specialists are trained to consider the parent-child relationship, they are less likely to explore the effects of multigenerational family relationships on young people. This exercise may be used to sensitize pupil personnel specialists and the teaching faculty to the significant influence multigenerational family issues may have on young people. If this activity is being used with a new group, allow sufficient time for personal introductions. Hand out the case study and invite a participant to read it aloud to the group.
Responses usually consist of affirmative mumbles and head nods.
The question is designed so that participants reflect on their own situations. The idea that they are not alone is reinforced. Arrange participants in groups of about four. Emphasize that both positive and negative effects can be found in almost any situation. Most participants will draw from their own experiences.