I was helping K study for a Health test last night and we were going through Conflict Management. Turns out there are 4 basic responses to conflict and maybe we could all use a refresher:
flight - running away from it
diversion - delaying or changing the subject, keeping issues unacknowledged
fight - verbally or physically
conflict resolution - resolving conflicts with actions that are mutually satisfying
We laughed about it, because as a way of getting him to relate to the topic, I said I think I manage conflict by running away from it. He said he uses diversion tactics, and we all agreed L uses conflict resolution which might explain her success in life to this point. We said M's mom usually fights, being a feisty character.
Maybe tomorrow I'll cover decision making steps, I like this stuff.
K and I are off to do some quick shopping this morning if I can get him up. Hopefully we can find him a snazzy new winter coat because the new teenage thing is to wear as little as possible outside and show how manly you are to brave the elements. I tried explaining that certain things don't make sense although peer pressure is unavoidable at this age.
L is going to tennis lessons and directly to a sweet 16 party after. Luckily her dad is willing to chauffeur her around. M is still working on his big screen TV components. This week he was finally hooking up all the stereo components and discovered they had shipped him an incompatible European receiver. So he had to get them to re-deliver the proper part. Now he's deciding which HD cables to get for the video games.
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4 comments:
I remember one time when my son was on the way to school in the morning and my friend called me. I panicked a little at first when I saw her number come up that early in the morning and she said T is D I just saw N he walked past my place, my mind started racing and I said oh my gosh my baby what happened? She said oh nothing he was wearing a winter coat, what happened?? LoL
oh, so this is normal! Teenagers...
Interesting news articles!
I got Roxi a big, fluffy, 3/4 length down coat last year while in Texas, of all places. All of her friends love it, which makes her want to wear it more. So I think you're on the right track. Hope you found a good one :-)
Jpra, K loves his new ski jacket. They're making them so light and thin now, and yet just as warm. Better yet, he's been wearing it.
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