Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Children need to know the difference between telling and tattling. This easy-to-read book describes several situations and asks kids to determine whether the characters are just snitching on each other or if they really need adult help. It also helps parents and caregivers learn when to pay attention to kids' requests. Suggests several different ways children can handle problems.
Synopsis
Many children and adults occasionally have trouble differentiating between "telling on someone" and tattling. This resource presents 13 typical examples of children telling or tattling, and asks young readers to judge whether the characters are "tattling" or "telling." Ultimately, it helps children learn when to tell an adult that they need help and when to deal with a problem themselves, and it teaches adults about when to pay attention to kids' requests for help, especially in possible cases of abuse. Alternatives to tattling and additional suggestions for telling round out each story.