I love the idea of her book If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do? as it provides 25 separate stories that can be read aloud and then analyzed together - as each of the stories is followed by a handful of open-ended ethical questions.
Well, as author Sandra McLeod Humphrey explains - "it is never too early to begin talking with our children about values and to help them define and develop their code of moral conduct". How can you as a parent be sure that you will tackle the very moral issues that will face your kids in life? Literacy is important, of course.īut as our kids grow - it is important to show them that books can also help to fill their other needs, wants and even voids in life. Some read-aloud books are for pleasure, while others are for diversion and for other purposes.Īs a parent I do not want books merely to serve as literacy tools. The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice. So, let us chose to open the doors with books. We need to keep opening doors, because life has a way of closing some of them for our boys and girls. What is the obstacle that is keeping them down? Well, the first thing to ask yourself is do we as parents really know what is the real issue that is bugging our kids. How should a parent approach many complex issues?
This is a book that will open my mind to what is in their hearts.Īlthough I have a great relationship with my boy and girl, I also know that I will not really be able to know what my twins are thinking about many important choices in life. It may not be a masterpiece, but it is revolutionary. I knew when I was ordering it that it was one of the most important books of our collection. It is written for kids aged between 8-12, although I am certain that it can be used successfully with kids a bit younger and older than that age range.
It is waiting on the shelf, until my twins mature. More than a year has passed since this book arrived at our home. It will be of great help to your kid, but maybe probably an even greater help to you, my dear reader (parent/teacher). Please listen carefully - for I am afraid that you might miss this book.
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