Theme 11 of 25: character texts for every age: Dealing with Mean People

Meanness is a report on the person doing it, not a measurement of your worth. This theme is about not becoming what hurt you, walking away, and telling someone you trust.

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This week's reflection ideas

One reflection idea a day, in this order. The week ends with a question and a look back.

  1. Cruelty says more about them than about you.
  2. You don't have to earn a mean person's approval.
  3. Don't become what hurt you.
  4. Walk away, and tell someone you trust.
  5. Your real people see you.The week's last reflection idea is an encouragement.
  6. A question to think about
  7. A look back at the week

What a reflection reads like

Monday's reflection idea, as a child of 8 to 12 might get it. Adults get the same reflection idea written for their own life.

Example: for a child, 8 to 12

When someone says something mean, it can feel big and loud. Lots of kids feel that. Loud doesn't make it true, and mean words don't get to decide who you are. If someone keeps being mean, tell a grown-up you trust.

Think about it: What's one good thing about you that you'll remember today?

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Bring it to the table

This theme's dinner question

When someone is unkind, what helps you stay yourself?

A conversation starter for parents, from our library

Ask, "Has anyone said something to you lately that stuck with you?" Then listen all the way through before offering any advice.

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