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Rogers practiced effective communication for children, which I believe is worthwhile studying as an adult. Helps with clarity. Starts with: 1. State the ide
by ncr100 4y ago
Rogers practiced effective communication for children, which I believe is worthwhile studying as an adult. Helps with clarity.
Starts with:
1. State the idea you wish to express as clearly as possible, and in terms preschoolers can understand. Example: "It is dangerous to play in the street."
2. Rephrase in a positive manner, as in "It is good to play where it is safe."
3. Rephrase the idea, bearing in mind that preschoolers cannot yet make subtle distinctions and need to be redirected to authorities they trust. As in, “Ask your parents where it is safe to play.”
Ends with:
... 9. => "Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing."
Remainder of rules available at https://www.openculture.com/2019/05/mr-rogers-nine-rules-for-speaking-to-children-1977.html https://www.openculture.com/2019/05/mr-rogers-nine-rules-for...
- ravenstine 4y agoIn other words, he spoke to children as if they are inexperienced humans. When speaking to children, adults often start with the assumption that children are inferior in some way to adults and therefore they can't be spoken to in a rational way. On the contrary, Mr. Rogers spoke to children in a way that didn't condescend, and did so effectively, not shoving too many ideas into a single statement or making his audience feel shame for not initially knowing something. Also note that in method 9, he provides a rationale for the lesson. > It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing. This might seem innocuous, but "because I say so" really isn't a good explanation for either children or adults. Relating the lesson to something that most children want, to grow, is both truthful and respectful.
- HKH2 4y ago> When speaking to children, adults often start with the assumption that children are inferior in some way to adults and therefore they can't be spoken to in a rational way. People often underestimate the complexity of things they are used to. If you keep trying to use complexity/baggage without realising it, you might assume others aren't smart enough to understand, because it seems so obvious. It takes skill to see that something is not obvious and then break it down so that it can be understood.
- btilly 4y agoIn other words, he spoke to children as if they are inexperienced humans. No, he spoke to them in the way he spoke to all humans. For example here he is talking to Congress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA
- willcipriano 4y agoYeah, inexperienced humans. Thesis holds.