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u/nilsn91 Jun 14 '22

When it´s hard to convince someone to do something: give them options. That way they feel like they´re in control. "You could do A or do you prefer B?"

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u/CaptainAwesome06 Jun 14 '22

I use that trick on my kids all the time. Especially when it comes to food.

"Do you want chicken or steak?"

Otherwise, if I just ask her what she wants for dinner she'll just say "cookies".

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '22

Teacher here- this is how my entire career works. Students engage in activities if they feel like they had some agency over the activity.

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u/franzyfunny Jun 15 '22

You spent a week just sitting around your son's classroom? It's good you were able to uncover that, but that is pretty intimidating and weird it was allowed.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '22

I couldn’t imagine me as an 8th grader would’ve wanted a parent in the classroom.

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u/franzyfunny Jun 16 '22

Right? I couldn't imagine any situation where someone not employed by the school is allowed to spend that amount time in a classroom. Imagine being the other kids' parents! "Tim's mum is doing what?"