Character Building ~ How Moral Dilemmas Build Character in Kids

 

Parenting tips by Jean Tracy, MSS, for grades K-6:

 

How often do your children face moral dilemmas? Do you feel confident they'll do the right thing? If you're like most parents, you may be concerned. Here's a parenting tip you can use today.

 

Character building using moral dilemmas teaches kids to think right about wrong:

 

Facing moral dilemmas is normal. Facing them well takes character. If your Peter ate the last cookie, will he admit it? If your Sally kicked her sister, will she tell you the truth? If your Michael stole a toy, will he confess and give it back? Being honest and telling the truth takes character. Discussing moral dilemmas is a fun and easy way to promote both and build character too.

 

J.P. Morgan once said, " A man has always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason."

 

Let's apply this to your children. When your Johnny or Suzy is in trouble, would you rather have them give you a good reason or the real reason? Discussing moral dilemmas can be helpful in getting the real reason.

 

If you're frustrated by your children's lack of responsibility, their disrespect, and excuses, moral dilemma can help them too. Discussing moral dilemmas today can greatly affect their behavior tomorrow.

 

In my next post, you find out the key question to ask when presenting your kids with a moral dilemma. You also explore why it's important to create moral dilemma discussions when your kids are young.

 

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If you're wondering where to find moral dilemmas, treat your family to our Dilemma Discussion Kit with its 51 dilemmas for your fun discussions.