1 A board game can pass the time. But be honest. The time would have passed anyway. The real point of educational board games is to give young people a chance to explore something. Many are based on discussions or quiz-style questions. So young people get to ask and answer questions that wouldn't have come up naturally. They can say what they think, while the focus on the game deflects self-consciousness.
2Games can often cover all the major issues involved with moving to adulthood and gaining independence - jobs, housing, money, sex and relationships are often covered well. There are games on managing emotions, such as aggression, as well as specific issues, such as bullying or masculinity. There are also awarenessraising themes, such as disability and inclusion, or global youth work. Pick a card, any card.
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