~If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing
~You have no one else to blame for your bad decisions; if you don't like the outcome, make a different one
~What did we learn from this and what are we going to differently next time?
~Hurting people solves nothing
~You're not allowed to call him names but you can tell him how you feel
~Practice makes perfect
~We're all good at different things...that's what makes us special (in other words, no one is good at everything)
~It only hurts for a little while and then it feels better
~If you're not nice to him then he's not going to be nice to you (or, "treat others the way you want to be treated")
~You don't get things because you want them, you get them because you earn them
~If we did this all the time, then it wouldn't be special
~It doesn't matter how it started, what matters is how it ends
~You will get in A LOT more trouble if you don't tell the truth, then you will if you do tell the truth
~Life's not always fair
Let's face it, these lessons take a lifetime to learn (they are just as applicable to the workplace as they are to the playground). And my kids are more than happy to hold me accountable when I'm not putting these things into practice. At least I know they are listening...and that being a parent is making me a better person.
1 comment:
I love this post and will keep these responses in my backpocket for future use!
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