Raising Good Humans S2 Ep 19: How To Best Promote Independent Thinking, Navigate Challenging Situations and Shaping Morning Routines with Dr. Aliza
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Oct 4, 2021 AI Snips
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Guide Political Conversations With Questions
- Use open-ended questions to guide kids toward critical thinking instead of lecturing them.
- Stay calm, acknowledge good points, and encourage continued information-seeking so opinions can change.
Opinion Is Process, Not Identity
- A child's expressed opinion is usually part of a learning process, not a fixed identity.
- Teaching kids how to think is more valuable long-term than telling them what to think.
Give Two Good Choices When Possible
- Offer two acceptable choices to give young children agency while still steering outcomes.
- Avoid offering choices when none exist and sit with discomfort when you must insist on a single required action.