• Tattling is...

    1. Telling or complaining about something that someone else did.

    2. Usually meant to get other people in trouble.

    3. NOT a great way to make or keep friends.

    4. NOT helping you practice your problem solving skills.

    So how do you fix a bad case of "the tattle tongue?"

    Julia Cook's book "A Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue" has the answers you are looking for. If you can follow these simple tattle rules, you will be able to tackle the tattles on your own. The tattle rules are listed below, but do not forget to check out this book yourself. This is a great story and a great way to review what you need to do to stop yourself from getting a "tattle tongue."

     

    TATTLE RULES 
    Based on the book "A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue" By: Julia Cook

    RULE #1- Be a DANGER RANGER.

    Ask yourself: Is someone in danger?

    If that answer is "yes," than telling an adult is not considered tattling, but if the answer is "no" than telling an adult would likely be considered tattling.

     

    RULE #2- Be a PROBLEM SOLVER

    Ask yourself: Do I need an adult or can I handle this on my own?

    Try to take charge and find a way to solve a problem on your own before asking an adult to help you.

     

    RULE #3- NOW OR LATER?

    Ask yourself: Does this problem need to be solved right now, or can it wait?

    Remember that if no one is in danger or if you can do your job without solving the problem first, than it is likely a "not now" problem.

     

    RULE #4- M.Y.O.B. (Mind your own business/beeswax)

    Ask yourself: Does that problem involve me? Is it a dangerous situation?

    If the problem is not about you and it is not a dangerous situation, do not tattle!

     
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