I simply said no angry words. Rather, I gave her the privilege to choose where in the entire house she would like to use as her pretense school. She chose my room. I brought out some learning resources and gave her activities to engage her. It was back to back. She didn’t really like it.…
Read More“Eva, you need to come wash off the toothpaste stain on the wash hand basin” “I already did mom” “Yes, I acknowledge your effort. There’s just a little bit left. I am certain you would have got rid of it if you had observed it too” This conversation could as well have been: Eva! Where…
Read MoreThe school calls at 1pm to tell Mrs Junaid that her 10yr old son Adam, got into a fight with a boy named Lam at break time. At 3:30pm, Adam comes home. Mom starts the conversation: “How was your day?” “Good. You made me my favourite samosas for break time. Thank you, mom!” “Speaking about…
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