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![Dangerous: * magnet
@arcadeseals
dog: [climbing on top of me] here i shall
slumber
me: why, it's uncomfortable
dog: must protect
me: there's nothing dangerous here
dog: loneliness is dangerous
:ā)](https://pics.ballmemes.com/magnet-arcadeseals-dog-climbing-on-top-of-me-here-67512335.png)
![Dangerous: Mr. Rogers used a set of 9 simple rules
when talking to children. He did this to be
more inclusive and avoid confusion
because he knew children would often
hear things literally.
Ultrafacts.tumblr.com
ultrafacts:
1. āState the idea you wish to express as clearly as possible, and in terms preschoolers can understand.ā Example: It is dangerous to play in the street. āāāāā
2. āRephrase in a positive manner,ā as in It is good to play where it is safe.
3. āRephrase the idea, bearing in mind that preschoolers cannot yet make subtle distinctions and need to be redirected to authorities they trust.ā As in, āAsk your parents where it is safe to play.ā
4. āRephrase your idea to eliminate all elements that could be considered prescriptive, directive, or instructive.ā In the example, thatād mean getting rid of āaskā: Your parents will tell you where it is safe to play.
5. āRephrase any element that suggests certainty.ā Thatād be āwillā: Your parents can tell you where it is safe to play.
6. āRephrase your idea to eliminate any element that may not apply to all children.ā Not all children know their parents, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play.
7. āAdd a simple motivational idea that gives preschoolers a reason to follow your advice.ā Perhaps: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is good to listen to them.
8. āRephrase your new statement, repeating the first step.ā āGoodā represents a value judgment, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them.
9. āRephrase your idea a ļ¬nal time, relating it to some phase of development a preschooler can understand.ā Maybe: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing.
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