A group of young people are standing in a circle, with youth worker Sandy Sanghera in the middle. They are playing a game called Paranoia. Each has been given a piece of paper with a number on it. Sandy calls out a couple of numbers and the two people who have them must try to swap places without her stealing one of the available spaces in the process. It is a catalyst for noise, humour and a bit of pushing and shoving. After several rounds, the group debates the meaning of the game.
"No wonder it's called Paranoia - it's horrible," says a young man called Kweku. Others describe feeling exposed and frustrated by trying to read the body language of those around them. Sandy asks: "How is this like conflict?" Fellow youth worker Nia Imani Kuumba interrupts: "How is this like life?"
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
