*What are some of the topics to be discussed with the children ?

Lying — Anger — Worry — Stealing
Punishment & Fairness — Relationship with siblings
Child’s Idea of God — Happiness — Sadness
Death : What is it? : How do you feel about it?
Caring: Connecting with Pets, Plants, Nature
Conscience: Right and Wrong
Being a Good Sport : A Poor loser
Cell Phones, Screen Time and Parent Rules

Choosing Topics: We try to avoid topics that lead to the adult opinions. Our goal is to hear the child’s authentic voices not just a replay of the opinions of others. It might be entertaining to hear adult opinions coming out of child’s mouth but our goal is not to exploit the child. We are want to discover their viewpoint—the child’s world as seen from within. We try to avoid the politicized topics for they are so charged with misinformation and strong adult opinions.
Our Approach: It not just the topic itself that matters but the way it is approached. For example will discuss the generalized topic of ‘Pushiness or Bossiness‘ while never mentioning the word ‘Bullies‘. One approach is an opening to the child’s world as they see it. While the other leads to a replay of previous discussions heavily weighed down by parent and teacher views on the subject.

Make your own topic suggestions in the comment box.