Use some examples like handing in homework late - and explore what the rules say about this - both the letter and the spirit of the rules. You can then explore the reasons for having rules in the first place.
1) When I was younger I forgot to do my homework once. Was I cheating?
2) Does it matter what rule is broken like this eg late homework vs walking on grass?
3) What would happen if nobody got punished for things like this?
Use some examples like handing in homework late - and explore what the rules say about this - both the letter and the spirit of the rules. You can then explore the reasons for having rules in the first place.
1) When I was younger I forgot to do my homework once. Was I cheating?
2) Does it matter what rule is broken like this eg late homework vs walking on grass?
3) What would happen if nobody got punished for things like this?
While it will be tempting to say yes, encourage your child to think through the pros vs cons (eg more time to do things vs each thing is less meaningful). Perhaps there are more sources to consider as well eg the view of a much older grandparent?
1) You could see the world in 1000 years time! Would you like that?
2) What are the pros and cons to living forever?
3) Where could you go for more information?
While it will be tempting to say yes, encourage your child to think through the pros vs cons (eg more time to do things vs each thing is less meaningful). Perhaps there are more sources to consider as well eg the view of a much older grandparent?
1) You could see the world in 1000 years time! Would you like that?
2) What are the pros and cons to living forever?
3) Where could you go for more information?
Explore what makes a friend and talk about how there will occasionally be times they do something you don�t like (and vice versa). If this is too often then explore the reason why you became friends in the first place. Was there an alternative reason for becoming friends?
1) My friends are fun to hang out with. What do you like about your friends?
2) Do you always have to like each other?
3) What would you do if your friend does something you don't like?
Explore what makes a friend and talk about how there will occasionally be times they do something you don�t like (and vice versa). If this is too often then explore the reason why you became friends in the first place. Was there an alternative reason for becoming friends?
1) My friends are fun to hang out with. What do you like about your friends?
2) Do you always have to like each other?
3) What would you do if your friend does something you don't like?
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