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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Lock-ins -- basics

    Sorry, lock-ins are good, helpful group builders. Since youth work is about youth and not us we sometimes have to sacrifice ourselves for the kids.
  • The good news: these get easier and easier as you get older.
  • One of the best things about a lock-in is that it will be a random collection out of the group that will stay up all night, thus forcing a mixing of the group. This phenomenon plus the breaking down of inhibitions because of lack of sleep can bond divided, cliquish groups.
  • Do no allow sleeping bags or pajamas, etc. Otherwise the lock-in then becomes a co-ed sleepover, which is a whole different event. Pillows are acceptable, however.
  • Have a designated, supervised sleep area for those that absolutely have to get at least a little sleep.
  • When talking to parents assure them that there will be a designated, supervised sleep area for those that absolutely have to get at least a little sleep. If their kid doesn't sleep, it was his/her decision; that option was there...
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