Anyway, as frustrating as this was, within a few minutes, we, (me and my enemy), would soon be laughing at the situation and how awkward it was to stand there. It is a sure fire way of making feuders into friends.
So all my adult life I have been anxiously awaiting the time when I would be able to use this on my own children. Well the other day I finally got the chance. Not sure what the argument was about, but as fast as I could, my girls were nose to nose. It worked like a charm. Here are some pictures of their experience.
4 comments:
What a smart idea! I need to remember this.
Love it. Great idea. I read something while in Hawaii from a book about a "Repentance Bench"...when the kids argue you put them both on the repentance bench and they have to work it out themselves using the repentance process: acknowledge your fault, say your sorry, ask for forgiveness, and give each other a hug before you can get off. I presented this at FHE that monday we got home and Braden made and hung a sign over the bench. It works very well and I am excited to use it. I am hoping that they will be able to learn to work things out between themselves and not come running to mom. I don't feel confident I always know what really happened anyway!
Cute idea. I might have to try this one sometime.
Just wanted to say that I've tried this a few times and it does get the boys giggling and much more likly to get along...Thanks!
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