Letters to Peacemakers
Dear Peacemakers,
Anyway, at recess, I like to play with my friends, but I don't know what to say when other kids want to play. What should I say?
Dear friend, I'm glad that you are asking this question because some kids don't ever play with kids they don't know. I suggest that you let them play with you and you might make some new friends. Thanks for writing, Peacemakers
Dear Peacemakers,
One of my friends said a bad word. What should I do? Please write back.
Dear friend,
First of all, thank you for writing to us. The first thing you need to do is tell your friend it is not okay to say bad words. Try to stop them if they start to say it again. If they keep saying bad words, tell a teacher. Another idea is, maybe you could help them pick out a word that is okay to say when they get mad, instead of a bad word. Some suggestions are "Pickles" or "Fiddlesticks". Whatever you do, don't repeat any words that they say. If all of this doesn't work, stay away from this friend, they may not be the best influence on you.
Dear Peacemakers,
I am having a big fight with my best friends. They lie to me and call me names. Let me know.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for writing. We think you should tell them how you feel at recess. Tell them you need to talk away from every one else and calmly tell them you feel sad when they lie and call you names and you want them to stop. Don't call them names because you know how bad it feels. If they listen and understand, they are good friends. Arguments happen a lot in friendships so you are not alone. If they don't listen or if they keep lying and calling you names, you may want to take a break from them and play with other friends who treat you the way you want to be treated this could be a good chance to meet new friends.
Hopefully Helpful,
Peacemakers