Parenting Tips by Jean Tracy, MSS, for grades K-6:

Parenting Skills ??? Today's agenda for Building Character:

• In my last post, we discussed how moral dilemma discussions increase character in your kids.
• In this post, we'll discuss the key question to ask when presenting your kids with a moral dilemma.
• We'll also explore why moral dilemma discussions are important for character building when your kids are young.

Character Building ??? The key question to use with moral dilemmas:

When you ask your kids, "What would you do?" you are teaching them to use their moral reasoning. Such reasoning separates them from lower animals. Teaching them to reason well is the best way for building character in their young hearts and growing minds. Getting kids to think through problems before they occur, prepares them to face life's challenges too. Just remember the key question, "What would you do?"

Character Building ??? Why moral dilemma discussions should start when your kids are young:

Let's face it. What do you fear most when your kids hit the teen years? Will the pop culture steer them in the wrong direction? Will they addict themselves to tobacco, drugs, or violence? Will, they lie, cheat, and steal to get what they want? Moral dilemma discussions prepare your kids now to make character building choices later.

From my 22 years as a family counselor, I know the heartache when sweet kids become troubled teens. Why not start helping your kids think right about wrong today?

In my next post, you'll learn the 4 secrets strategies for discussing moral dilemma with your kids.

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If you're wondering where to find moral dilemmas for your family discussions, treat your family to our Dilemma Discussion Kit with its 51 dilemmas. Don't wait. The time to build character is now.