Family is considered to be the elementary unit of the ecosystem, but half of the Hungarian children are born outside of marriage. Due to today's social, economic and perceptual changes, non-traditional forms of family are becoming more and more frequent. The latest census showed that in Hungary about fifteen percent of the population are ethnic Hungarians. A large number of marriages end in divorce. Data also show these that many small children live in mosaic families. All these social patterns may function well, however, they often affect children in a negative way.

It is important that sensitive social topics be included in the art education curriculum. The creative use of visual language helps students learn and understand the diversity of families and structure personal experiences visually.

The project targets classroom communities of teenagers, who are at a point in their lives, when it is a priority to know and accept oneself and each other, and the development of their identity. The project emphasizes active involvement of students, based on sensory experiences, multi-channel self expression and skills development.

The theme is the life of an average eight-year-old child. You have to imagine the child, his or her family, home etc. We talk about supportive environments. Students work together in small teams. Every group develops the character of an imaginary child. They choose how to model the child's life in an authentic manner: they draw their family members, bedroom, write a letter using his or her imaginary handwriting etc.

Then, the class organises the „Conference of the World’s Children”. One student from each team impersonates the child designed by the group. The participants are talking in first person, representing drawings, videos etc. They formulate how they see the world, how to make friends with each other, and what kind of ideas they have for cooperation to make the world a better place. The project is related to the MTA- ELTE Visual Culture Research Group.