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Being a Peacemaker Between Friends

Personal & Social Development · Friendship & Cooperation · ages 9-11
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  1. You have to help settle every disagreement your friends bring to you.

    Circle one:   True   False

  2. Two friends want help with a small, safe disagreement. You feel comfortable helping. What should you do before suggesting a plan?

    • Ask the louder friend to choose how the disagreement ends.
    • Let each friend explain without interruptions.
    • Ask your closest friend to choose how the disagreement ends.

  3. What is a mediator's job in a small, safe disagreement?

    • Help people hear each other and consider a fair plan
    • Choose a punishment for the person who spoke first
    • Make the friends agree before they can leave the talk

  4. Sam says he felt left out when he was not picked. Lee says he did not mean to leave Sam out. You repeat both views. What should you ask next?

    • Which of you should win this disagreement?
    • Did I understand what each of you meant?
    • Will you both accept the plan I choose now?

  5. Mia and Theo disagree about a cookie. Both want help, and you have listened to each. Which invitation helps them hear each other?

    • Mia, explain your reason while Theo waits outside.
    • Theo, choose the answer while Mia stays quiet.
    • Take turns explaining your reasons to each other.

  6. Two friends have explained their ideas for a shared drawing. They suggest using both colors. What should you check before they use this plan?

    • Both freely agree, and the plan is safe and follows rules.
    • The louder friend approves, and the other agrees to stay quiet.
    • Your closest friend approves, and the other accepts your choice.

  7. Mateo threatens to hurt Priya. Ravi says, 'I must hear both stories before telling an adult.' What should Ravi change?

    • Wait to tell an adult until Mateo agrees to ask for help.
    • Ask Priya to accept Mateo's plan before telling an adult.
    • Move to a safe place and tell a trusted adult now.

  8. A fair plan must always give each person exactly the same amount of time, even when their needs differ.

    Circle one:   True   False

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  1. False · You can choose whether you feel comfortable helping. Being a friend does not make every disagreement your responsibility.
  2. Let each friend explain without interruptions. · Hear each view before suggesting a plan. Being louder or closer to you does not give someone the only turn.
  3. Help people hear each other and consider a fair plan · A mediator supports listening and fair planning. They do not punish people or force agreement.
  4. Did I understand what each of you meant? · Ask whether the summaries match what each person meant. Either person can correct your understanding.
  5. Take turns explaining your reasons to each other. · Taking turns speaking to each other gives both a chance to explain and listen.
  6. Both freely agree, and the plan is safe and follows rules. · A possible plan needs both people's free agreement and must be safe and follow rules. One person's approval is not enough.
  7. Move to a safe place and tell a trusted adult now. · A threat needs adult help. Ravi does not need to hear both accounts before moving to safety and telling a trusted adult.
  8. False · Fair plans take each person's needs into account. Equal turns can work, but they are not required for every disagreement.
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