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Jan 10, 2015 · These conversations can help children to develop a better sense what it means to be fair, and think about what they can do to promote fairness in their own relationships and in the world more...
- When Children Say, 'It’s Not Fair!'
Acknowledging our child’s pain means reflecting back what we...
- When Children Say, 'It’s Not Fair!'
Mar 4, 2022 · What Children Can Teach Us About Fairness. Sometimes we can learn more from our children than from experts. Posted March 4, 2022 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan. Key points. The “us-versus them”...
3 days ago · Acknowledging our child’s pain means reflecting back what we have heard without making a judgment about it. “Sounds like that hurt your feelings,” or “I can hear how sad and angry you are ...
Apr 6, 2023 · Teaching children the concept of fairness is an important part of growing up and practicing empathy. Read on to learn about how to teach the meaning of equity vs. equality and “That’s not fair!” is a common sentiment of children, but how often is this phrase used when pointing out a true injustice?
- Practice turn-taking. Turn-taking is a fundamental fairness exercise that works with young children. You can use building blocks, visual aids like tokens or timers, or play simple board games to reinforce turn-taking.
- Model fairness. Adults can model fairness by explaining their reasons behind doing something. For instance, if a classmate usually in charge of erasing the board is temporarily excused from their duty because of an injury, a teacher might explain that taking a break is fair to avoid getting hurt.
- Have group discussions on fairness. Talking about fairness can be engaging and thought-provoking—you may even discover something new. Ask questions like
- Listen for unfair comments and behaviors. If you notice unjustifiable behavior among children, address them immediately and honestly. Use firm but gentle language, such as, “It hurts your friend’s feelings when you don’t want to share.”
A working definition of fairness and clear steps to achieve fairness will foster our children’s growth – so this article will focus on how to define fairness, conceive of ownership, distinguish “nice” from “fair” and achieve fair outcomes.
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One influential view holds that children’s sense of fairness emerges at age 8 and is rooted in the development of an aversion to unequal resource distributions. Here, we suggest two amendments to this view.
