mr._roger_s_rules_for_communicating_with_children
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+ | - “State the idea you wish to express as clearly as possible, and in terms preschoolers can understand.” | ||
+ | * Example: It is dangerous to play in the street. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase in a positive manner,” | ||
+ | * It is good to play where it is safe. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase the idea, bearing in mind that preschoolers cannot yet make subtle distinctions and need to be redirected to authorities they trust.” | ||
+ | * As in, “Ask your parents where it is safe to play.” | ||
+ | - “Rephrase your idea to eliminate all elements that could be considered prescriptive, | ||
+ | * In the example, that’d mean getting rid of “ask”: Your parents will tell you where it is safe to play. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase any element that suggests certainty.” | ||
+ | * That’d be “will”: Your parents can tell you where it is safe to play. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase your idea to eliminate any element that may not apply to all children.” | ||
+ | * Not all children know their parents, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. | ||
+ | - “Add a simple motivational idea that gives preschoolers a reason to follow your advice.” | ||
+ | * Perhaps: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is good to listen to them. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase your new statement, repeating the first step.” | ||
+ | * “Good” represents a value judgment, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them. | ||
+ | - “Rephrase your idea a final time, relating it to some phase of development a preschooler can understand.” | ||
+ | * Maybe: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing. |
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