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Blackcat31 07:39 PM 03-31-2016
Originally Posted by nothingwithoutjoy:
I despise tattling and frequently call children on it, telling them that it is tattling, and sending them back to the other child to discuss it directly.

I recently read a really good description of the distinction between tattling and something they should tell, and will use it in the future. It's from the book "Calm and Compassionate Children."

"Telling the truth is when you are trying to be helpful and protect someone from getting hurt, and tattling is when you are trying to get someone in trouble."
I explain it just like this to the kids too!

It's like any skill, it takes practice to master.
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