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Do you just think 12 is too young to teach a better response?
by dabbledash 4y ago
Do you just think 12 is too young to teach a better response?
- noodlesUK 4y agoI think you can do both. It can be a teachable moment where you talk about bullying, materialism, etc, but also show that you're willing to listen to the kid's grievances, and support them. I think what is important is letting the kid decide what to do and giving them some agency over the situation (where they currently have none). If they want to take a principled stand, they should be encouraged to do so. If they've decided that it's not the hill they want to die on, that's okay too, so long as it is an active choice.