Teaching children how to deal with their emotions and feelings is an essential part of daily life that is often overlooked. It is a vital foundation block for happiness and success for everyone. Unfortunately, this topic is not included in the school curriculum, and many parents struggle to teach their children these skills.
Kathleen, Mrs. Ehlert, Mrs. Young, and Celeste had a conversation about this issue during a meeting. Kathleen shared the story of Becca and her family, where the girls had asked about feelings and emotions and their role in daily life.
Mrs. Ehlert and Mrs. Young agreed that every child needs to be taught how to deal with their emotions and feelings and not suppress them. However, there are no classes that teach this in schools, and few parents have a clue about it, which is evident from the number of adult drug addicts and alcoholics in the country.
The ladies discussed how to address this issue, and Mrs. Young suggested that any teaching about this should be done as an extracurricular activity outside the school’s area of control or enforcement. Mrs. Ehlert suggested conducting a Saturday morning activity at one of their homes where they could teach the lessons.
After several meetings, the ladies came up with a plan. They would teach the children what a feeling is and what an emotion is. Then, they would teach them coping skills on how to deal with each feeling and emotion. They would set up scenarios for the children to act out and witness the results for each scenario. The ladies would also teach the children about addiction and how to work at not becoming addicted. They would ask other teachers to come in and tell their stories of how they overcame obstacles in their lives without becoming addicted to drugs, alcohol, or overeating.
The ladies would work with each child on self-esteem, where it comes from, and how to get it and keep it. They would also work on bullying, taunting, and harassment. The ladies would teach the children how their peers could become their main enemies in their quest to become healthy and stay healthy without becoming addicted or dependent on drugs or other chemicals that could alter their behavior and thinking.
In conclusion, teaching children how to deal with their emotions and feelings is crucial. Unfortunately, this topic is often overlooked in schools and by parents. The ladies’ plan to conduct extracurricular activities to teach these skills is an excellent way to ensure that children receive this vital education. With the right tools and support, children can learn how to deal with their emotions and feelings effectively, which will lead to a happier, healthier, and more successful life.