FaithSowAbram and Lot Separate
View storyWhen the herders argued, Abram approached Lot to seek a peaceful solution. This can help children see that wanting the same thing is a moment to pause and talk.
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Two children want the same toy, and one grabs it and pushes the other. The child needs practice saying what they want while keeping their hands from hurting.
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When the herders argued, Abram approached Lot to seek a peaceful solution. This can help children see that wanting the same thing is a moment to pause and talk.
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Self-control in the Spirit's fruit helps children distinguish wanting a toy from pushing someone.
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Calmly and firmly stop the pushing, check whether the other child is hurt, and help your child settle. Acknowledge the wish to play, then practise asking, taking turns and making amends; do not require the child who was pushed to give up the toy.
Jacob and Esau's reconciliation invites children to face a relationship hurt by pushing.
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