Max walks into his room exhausted after coaching the local kindergarten’s soccer team because they won’t listen. Moon tells Max to draw a “red line,” a figure of speech that means setting a limit that shouldn’t be crossed.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Wow your child, that was so cool! You just learned about setting limits with Moon and Max. We call it drawing a 'red line' and it means that when something isn't okay, you don't have to keep doing it. That's how you can stay safe and healthy.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Read the story of Max and Moon with your child. Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and how it helps people feel safe and respected. - Play a game of “Red Line” with your child where they must physically draw a line on a piece of paper and explain what they want to be respected. - Draw a picture with your child depicting the story of Max and Moon. Ask your child to explain the story and how it relates to respect. - Play a game of soccer with your child and use it as an opportunity to talk about respect and the importance of following rules.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name of Game: "Red Line Boundaries" Instructions: You and your child will take turns drawing a red line on a piece of paper - the boundary of what is acceptable and not acceptable. You will then take turns suggesting a scenario, and both of you decide if it crosses the line or not. Have fun and learn the power of setting boundaries!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Be firm and compassionate; draw a red line for your child to help them understand limits and respect them.