Gage, Age 9: Getting pushed around at recess

Ep. 23 – Gage, Age 9: Getting pushed around at recess | Play fighting versus real fighting 

Gage wonders what to do about a kid who throws him to the ground at recess.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever had someone be physically too rough with you? What happened? How did you respond? 

- How do you feel about play fighting? Why do you think some kids like it? Why do you think some kids don’t like it?

- Why is it important to be able to tell the difference between play fighting and real fighting? What do you think are the main differences?

- Why might social control (using the group’s disapproval to rein someone in) be an effective way to deal with someone who is being too rough?

- Why is it important to tell a trusted grown-up if someone bigger, stronger, tougher, or more socially powerful than you is picking on you? If you were being bullied, who would you tell? 

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to making and Keeping Friends https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-friendships/

Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-feelings/

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