Sometimes grown-ups might think you have an “attitude” when you’re just learning how to express yourself. You’re not being grown — you’re growing.
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💬 Story
“When my teacher told me to redo my paper, I sighed and rolled my eyes. She said, ‘Don’t roll your eyes.’ But I wasn’t mad — I was just tired. I wanted her to know I was trying my best.”
💖 Let’s Talk
Eye rolll continuum
Ingroup/Outgroup dynamics
- How do you show your feelings when you’re upset or tired?
- What are other ways to show frustration without getting in trouble?
What do you wish adults understood about you?
🎨 Activity
“Inside-Out Comic”
Draw two comic panels: one showing what you did, and one showing what you felt inside. Then title it “I wasn’t mad — I was…”
–leave the emotion open, dont label
💞 Affirmation
“My behavior is how I communicate. I can use my words and my calm.”
🍎 Talk Together Prompt
“Ask an adult to tell you one time they were misunderstood as a kid.”
