Between Takattak à la Récré, which teaches children aged 8 to 12 not to let themselves be stepped on, and Takattak Classique, which sharpens the repartee skills of adults, there's Takattak Trash.
The latter, as its name suggests, delves into the most acerbic retorts likely to be endured on a daily basis. It is aimed at teenagers and adults alike, reminding us that no one is totally immune to malicious remarks.
The principle remains identical to that of the other versions of Takattak: learn how to react and set limits when faced with inappropriate comments, or even when in a situation of harassment or discrimination.
The Trash version stands out for its enriched offer: twice as many cards for twice as much learning.
REVIEW
Shortly after its launch, Takattak Trash met with greater success in Belgium than in France, unlike the other versions, which were equally popular in both countries. Why this discrepancy?
According to some French parents, the game is "too trashy". Too trashy, really?
Feedback from teenagers during our visits to schools paints a different picture:
"It's exactly what we hear in school!"
"It's a direct reflection of our daily lives."
"It's really important to know how to defend yourself against this kind of text message!"
"I've already been confronted with these remarks, and not just once!"
So, what's the reason for this lukewarm response in France?
As the majority of purchases are made by parents, it seems that they are reluctant to admit that their teenager could be confronted with such violence, whether physical, sexist, racist, homophobic or in the form of cyber-stalking.
It's understandable: no one wants to face such a reality.
Yet the facts are there: recent studies (IFOP study, below) reveal that in France, one teenager in five is a victim of bullying at school. This figure, already worrying, is probably well below the reality. The difficulty of recognizing and admitting to having been harassed, even anonymously in the context of a study, tends to minimize the scale of the phenomenon.
We're not talking here about mockery among classmates (which can be hard enough to bear), but about persistent, long-term harassment..
France also has the highest teenage suicide rate in Europe, with 400 young people taking their own lives every year. While the factors leading to suicide are diverse and complex, it is undeniable that the sense of ill-being, isolation and depression engendered by bullying play a significant role in the tragic decision of some young people to take their own lives.
https://sante.gouv.fr/prevention-en-sante/sante-mentale/la-prevention-du-suicide/article/la-politique-de-prevention-du-suicide
It's natural to reject the idea that our children should be exposed to such violence. But neither do we want to see them helpless, paralyzed by insults, beaten (in 10% of cases of harassment) or harassed online (in 50% of cases).
According to this survey (IFOP study for Marion La Main tendue and Head & shoulders) 42% of harassed students - teenagers - reveal that they are harassed because of, guess what: their shyness.
42 ???
Does this mean that by boosting our teenagers' self-confidence, we could prevent 42% of bullying cases?
How can shyness, a burden for so many young people, be at the root of such a scourge, when it seems so "simple" to free oneself from it?
Here are 10 tips to help you conquer that coveted self-confidence.
- They're easy to install.
- But some will require a little work.
- For others, it's immediate.
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So, shall we get started? Confidence is like a video game: the more you play, the more you level up.
Imagine yourself as a master of repartee!
Go for it, and have fun along the way!
Geneviève.
HOW CAN 42% OF HARASSMENT CASES BE AVOIDED?