Fairness is about everyone getting what they deserve and need. However, it has been observed that many times folks focus on what they want and not so much on what others may need or deserve. In a world where it seems that life is not fair at times and many do not get what they …
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While hearing the refrain, “That’s not fair” comes when someone is not getting an emotional need met, many times it occurs when the rules are not followed, or it is perceived that someone has an unfair advantage by bending the rules. No matter where we find ourselves, playing a game with the family, a competitive …
It is not unusual for any person to feel angry when they perceive that something is not fair and especially if they are the recipient of the short end of the decision. In fact, most anger comes from a feeling of not getting what we think we deserve or that someone else is not behaving …
Each month we will discuss one life skill with all of our students. This month’s skill is Fairness. This life skill will be defined in the following ways for our students. Young students: When everyone has or receives what they deserve and what they need Older students: Treating others according to what is deserved, needed or appropriate. We are not your typical …
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How can I demonstrate that everyone is worthy of care and attention – dignity? In my mind there are 2 major ways, both of which are more easily stated than done. We discussed these this week with our students and their comments were especially profound. Listening to others: We hear parents always say that …
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While all of us make mistakes – all of us have the opportunity when we do make a mistake to deal with our mistake in a fair way. Our initial reaction to making a mistake might be to be worried about getting in trouble. At Balanced Life Skills we do not worry about getting in …
