Parents should try to be understanding. Maybe nod and make eye contact. Afterward, they can summarize what the child said to show they were paying attention. It's a great way to encourage communication.
Well, you could tell funny stories right at the beginning to get the kids' attention or in the middle to reenergize them if they start to zone out during the lecture.
Parents should stay calm. They can quickly stop the story if it's inappropriate for the child's age and then divert the child's attention to something else, like a favorite toy or a fun activity.
No. Scar stories might be too scary or disturbing for some kids. Young children especially might have nightmares or become overly worried. Also, some scar stories could involve personal and private aspects that parents may not want to expose to their kids at a young age.
First, she needs to recognize her own feelings and not dismiss them. Then, depending on the relationship with the person involved, she can take different actions. If it's a stranger, she can simply walk away. If it's someone she knows well, like a family member or colleague, she can communicate clearly. She might say something like 'I found that story really inappropriate and it made me uncomfortable. Please don't share such things with me in the future.' By being assertive, she can protect her own emotional state.
You could say, 'Well, I have time to listen if you want to share.'
You could say, 'Well, I have time to listen if you want to share.'
Just listen patiently and show your interest. A simple nod or a few words of encouragement can do.
Parents or guardians should firmly but gently communicate that this is completely unacceptable behavior. They should explain the importance of respecting oneself and others, as well as the inappropriateness of such sexual activities at a young age.
The kids should probably be quiet right away. They can find something else to do that doesn't make noise, like reading a book or drawing quietly.
Not really. Kids are often more receptive to positive and inspiring stories. Scar stories, even with an educational slant, can be off - putting. They might focus more on the negative aspect of the scar rather than the lesson. And some educational points can be made through other, less potentially disturbing means.