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Fair enough?
Fair enough!
fter a long day of schoolwork and play, Tom was tired. He couldn’t wait to rest and watch his favorite TV show. Just as he got settled, his sister walked in and flipped the channel to a different show. Tom felt angry! How would you feel? What would you do? Tom knew this was the time to STOP and think about what he would do next. He knew that the next thing he said or did could make the conflict worse. This would be a foul . Look at the fouls described on the FOUL card. Do they sound familiar?
Tom decided to try one of the FAIR ways to resolve his conflict with his sister. Look at the FAIR card. Which one do you think he tried? Use the code to find out his resolution to the conflict.
Standards Link: Health: Students know the difference between positive and negative behaviors used in conflict situations.
Read the above lists of fair and foul ways to handle a conflict. Then look at how the children in the comic strip below handle the conflict over the ball. Which foul is each child doing?
You big baby! Can’t you hit the ball?
You big bully! You are ALWAYS picking on me!
You tell Mom and I’ll get you!
If you get me , I’ll tell Mom you ate those ve cookies before breakfast!
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