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Taming Tattling
“Sophia took my doll!” “She’s being loud!” “She knocked over my block tower!”
Does this sound familiar? Tattling is a normal and common behavior in young children, and is a sign that they haven’t yet developed the emotional and social skills needed to problem solve.
They are starting to develop a sense of right and wrong, as they learn about rules. Children may take rules quite literally, quickly becoming “kid police” and alerting authorities.
Tattling can start a vicious cycle where each child blames the other, or it can be a teachable opportunity for conflict resolution. Below are some ways you can work with your child to develop that understanding.
In the classroom, teachers use songs, puppets, games, books and brain-builder activities to help nurture important social and emotional skills such as listening, understanding feelings, labeling emotions and resolving conflicts. Over time, children become empowered and confident to solve their problems on their own without tattling. They learn better ways to help themselves and others, and make and maintain friendships.