To Forgive or not to Forgive
After Ken is hurt by his friend Jack, he is now faced with two choices:to forgive or not to forgive.Kids struggle with the pain of betrayal,bullying,lies,loss of a friend and other difficult issues and very often resort to anger for protection."If a child can learn forgiveness at a young age, they will be more likely to live a life full of healthy relationships."
Learning to forgive is an ongoing lesson for children and adults, but teaching children while they are young that forgiveness is important will set them on the right path.
Forgiveness is an action not a feeling and it is something thatchildren and adults will do more than once in our lifetime. We will have to forgive big offenses and small offenses, family, strangers and friends..
Children need to know the consequences of choosing not to forgive someone. They need to be made aware of the damage their unforgiveness can do not only to their relationship with their offender, but also to themselves and family.
As we hold on to anger and hurt, those heavy emotions make it difficult for us to live healthy and happy lives. Parents have the unique opportunity to lead by example and be able to tell your children that not forgiving others is bad for them.
Show your child how wonderful forgiving another can be through your example. Show your children how when you forgive, it can mend hurts and heal relationships
This book is a great way to help parents and children talk about the healing power of forgiveness and the damage that anger can cause.
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