Module 1: FAMILY

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Questions about the story on resource sheet 3 - Listen to the Children

5) What indication is there that the parents of this family often had rows?

6) What past experience do you think the little girl had which gave her the idea of speaking to her mother as she did?

7) Why is it so difficult to say, 'forgive me,' or, 'I'm sorry,' and really mean it?

8) Why was it easier for the mother to say, 'Do you want some coffee?'

9) What do you feel when someone genuinely apologises to you?

The proof of the pudding is in the eating!

Is there anyone, particularly in your family, about whom you feel as the mother did, 'I am bitter and I can't'? How about making an experiment to see what happens?