Ep. 140 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: When a friend tries to seem better than she is | Friendship advice for kids
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are three truths and a lie about you? (Also explain which statement is not true and why.)
- Would you like to have a Flemish Giant rabbit for a pet? Why or why not? (Look up a picture of them if you’re not sure.)
- What are some reasons why kids might lie? Why does Dr. Friendtastic think Martha’s friend might be lying?
- How might lying to impress friends backfire? (Hint: How will friends feel if they find out they’ve been tricked?)
- When someone says something that’s not true, how can you tell if they’re lying, playing, or just mistaken?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 53 - How to stay calm when someone is bragging (Lillian, Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/lillian-age-11-how-to-stay-calm-when
Ep. 20 - Lying friend (Anna, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-20-anna
Ep. 115 - Her lies hurt her friendship (Sofia, Age 8)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep115-her-lies-hurt-her-friendships-sofia-age8
