Friend puts herself down (Sofia, Age 12) | 166

Ep. 166 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: True and false humility | Friendship advice for kids

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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- What are some reasons why kids might say negative things about themselves?

- How could it hurt a friendship if someone keeps putting themselves down?

- What does “fishing for compliments” mean? Why is it NOT a good idea?

- If you were feeling uncertain or unconfident about yourself and wanted some reassurance from a friend, what could you say to ask for that reassurance?

- If a friend criticizes themselves, how could you figure out if it’s just temporary upset, a bad habit, or a serious problem? How would you respond to each of these?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:

Ep. 92 - What to say when a friend is feeling down (Mason. Age 13)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep92-mason-age-13-what-to-say-when-a-friend-feels-down

Ep. 50 - A common belief that blocks friendship

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep50-magnet-myth

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

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