| S |
SEE the interactions between children as learning opportunities. Children can learn many things from each other. |
| I |
INVITE children in a family to work as a team. Be careful with contests and competitions. Combine grades, athletic points and other achievements for a family score rather than individual scores. “Our family scored 4 soccer goals today.” |
| B |
BE careful about comparing children. It leads to anger and low self-esteem. |
| L |
LET children find their own solutions to their problems. Adults may guide and suggest, but encourage children to be creative problem solvers. |
| I |
INTERVENE only when someone is in danger. Encourage children to talk about the problem from their point of view. Listen to them. |
| N |
NORMAL. Most brothers and sisters fight and argue as they grow up. |
| G |
Give each child individual adult attention. Spend time doing what interests that child. Celebrate their specialness. |
| S |
SEPERATE children who are physically fighting and give them a chance to calm down. |
