Teaching Children to Be Peacemakers

Stop yourself from choosing to say or do something that will cause conflict.

Think

Think about why you want to appeal and about what words to use.

Appeal (Ask)

Using “I” messages and questions, communicate your appeal in a respectful way.

Respond

Be prepared to respond respectfully whether the other person answers yes or no.

From Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House. Copyright © 2002 by Peacemaker® Ministries. Used with permission. See also The Young Peacemaker by Corlette Sande, published by Shepherd Press. For more information on Peacemaker® Ministries visit www.Peacemaker.net.

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On This Topic

• Introduction • A Slippery Slope • Conflict Is an Opportunity • The Five A's • Forgiveness Is a Choice • A Respectful Appeal • What It Takes