Take a Look!
I was listing to NPR this morning when the “Perspectives” series came on. It’s a series where local people share their perspective on any topic. Today a daycare teacher of 20 years shared her perspective on making kids say “I’m sorry.” Her stance was that we shouldn’t make them say sorry if they’re not actually sorry. Instead we should explain how their actions made the other person upset and have them say that they won’t do it again. “I’m sorry” should really be used when the child is actually sorry. Her example was if one child legitimately gets hurt by accident and you can tell that the offending child is actually sorry that that is a good time to tell someone “I’m sorry.” Her point was that it makes it clear that you can’t just make things better by saying “I’m sorry.” That you need to consciously think about your actions. It was a great perspective and it made me think. I love NPR. It looks like the audio won’t be available until tomorrow but I’ll link to it when it’s up.
I’m not feeling 100% and decided last night to get an extra hour of sleep, instead of working out. Unfortunately, Lu had other plans and decided that 5:30 would be a FANTASTIC time to wake up this morning. I think she was hungry. No extra hour for me! I did stop at Jamba for $1 Oatmeal Wednesdays and look at what they gave me:
Wha? In contrast, here’s what I got last time I ordered the banana oatmeal:
Quite a bit different, eh? I came into work and had to doctor it up a bit. I added a spoonful of PB and some agave.
That’s a soy tea latte up there too :) I got a tutorial (after I made that one) and so now my steamed “milk” will look much better.
I have a headband on today and Lu was fascinated with it so I put one on her.
How cute is that? It didn’t stay that way for long though. She went a little Star Trek on us.
Ah LaVar Burton, whatever happened to you?
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how cute is she…lucy always knows how to make me smile 🙂
Your NPR must be like our CBC radio (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). It’s all across Canada and VERY Canadian. I love it.
Last I heard Levar Burton was working on a low budget murder mystery in Winnipeg. I kid you not. I have a friend who works in the industry. 🙂
Funny, I have had that apology discussion with coworkers before. Back in the day I worked in a school. If a kid just says their sorry and does not mean it, that is strange, explanation of the hurt feelings is in order. I really don’t want an insincere apology from someone if they hurt me when I am at age 5 or 35.
Actions speak louder than words!
Um headband a no picture for me? =)
I really like that idea, and it makes SO mch sense. I am putting it in my future parent notebook.
ANd the first thing I though of when I read your title was “It’s in A book….Reading Ranibow….” Clearly I am a dork.
Heather-that comment made my day!
Tamara-NPR=National Public Radio=LOVE
Jill-I 100% agree
Amber-could you not see the headband picture? If not, I’ll email it to you-you’ll love it! And no you’re not a dork, you’re smart-that’s EXACTLY what I was referring to!
Looks like Jamba is being cheap today!
I totally agree with the NPR discussion. Being sorry is more than just saying it – it’s feeling it. Just like love.
I really like the idea of not forcing kids to say they are sorry. It’s something that I never would have thought of on my own, but I’ll have to remember it for my future days as a teacher.
LOL!! I see it I LOVE the little hearts and I LOVE that, that is what you were referring to haha!
Just caught up on your posts. I miss daily reading 🙁