3.2: Activity: How to apply conflict resolution to eat less sweet and savory snacks

Let's put a scenario: Your children come to the table at dinner time without wanting to eat because they have been eating snacks all afternoon. That night, the father tells his teenage son that until he eats vegetables and meat, he can get up from the table because he demands it and that's it. The son responds that he will never eat that food that he does not like and that he can spend all night there.

 

Do you think it is time to solve the problem? You better calm down? How can they calm down?

Describe the problem. What is happening?

Identify feelings How does the father feel? How does the son feel?

Think of various solutions. How could you solve this situation?

Prioritize solutions. What could they start doing to solve the problem?