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HOW
TO FORM A BAL PANCHAYAT
There is a need for Bal Panchayat because children need a platform to express
their opinions and views concerning children. While forming a Bal Panchayat
the role of facilitators is extremely important, especially in theearly
stages.
Role of Facilitator:
The foremost thing the facilitator has to do is to come down to the
child's level of thinking. He has to create an atmosphere where children
feel comfortable with him. He has to constantly back children in children's
activities. He should be very patient, dedicated and affectionate.
Rapport Building with Children:
In the beginning stage, rapport has to be built with children. Once
rapport is built, then group division of children according to age group
has to be done. There should be separate group for boys and girls. Age group
of members should be kept in mind while group formation.
Formation of Groups and Conduction of Meetings :
After the group formation, there should be regular meetings. In these
meeting, depending on development level of the children, information and
knowledge on various children related issues and problems should be given
to them. There should be wide ranging discussion on the problems, which
children faces in their day to day life and one should let the solution
come from children themselves. In this regular discussion the facilitators
should not force their thoughts on children. The adult mindset has to be
restrained.
Time Schedule :
The time of the meeting should be fixed according to children's availability.
This must not affect children's study schedule.
Training Program:
To make Bal Panchayat effective, various training program and workshop
should be conducted for the personality development of children. Children
who have leadership qualities should be identified and given opportunities
so that in future they will be able to handle the activities on their own.
Exposure Visits :
The children should be given exposure, visit to other NGO's who are
dealing with children related activities so that they learn and experience
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