Max and Moon are on their way to Charlie’s house for a party. Moon asks Max who Charlie is, and Max explains that he’s a new classmate that just moved to the city a few months ago. When they arrive at the house, they see that it is much bigger and nicer than they were expecting. Moon comments that “someone was born with a silver spoon in his mouth”, which means that someone was born into a wealthy family.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child! Did you know that some people are born with a lot of money? That's what it means when we say they have a 'silver spoon in their mouth' like Charlie did. We just saw Max and Moon learn this at Charlie's house.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child what they think it means to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and discuss the concept of wealth and privilege. - Create a list of items that your child can bring to Charlie's party. Help them think of something special and personal. - Play a game of pretend with your child where they are invited to a fancy party and have to think of a special gift to bring. - Talk to your child about what it was like when they first moved to the city, and how it felt to be the new kid in school.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name of the game: "Silver Spoon Race" You and your child will each create a path using silver spoons from the starting point to the end point. Whoever reaches the end point first, wins! Both of you will have to be careful not to drop any spoons along the way. Have fun!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Achieving success is great, but it's important to remember that it isn't the only measure of a person's worth. your child should always strive to be the best version of themselves, not what others expect them to be.