Told she can't play (Ava, age 9)

Ep 9 – Ava, age 9: Friendly actions in public versus private settings.

Ava has two friends who want to play only with each other. What should she do?

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

- Why do you think Ava’s friends wanted to play only with each other? Why does Dr. Friendtastic think it matters whether they are in a private or public setting?

- Have you ever had someone tell you that you couldn’t play? What did you do?

- What do you think of the rule: “You can’t say anyone can’t play”? Do you think it would help kids be kinder and include others? Why or why not?

- Are there any situations where you think it’s okay not to include someone? What would you do if a kid was being mean or trying to wreck your game?

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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