Meaningful Conversations With Delicious Beverages
In the midst of the protests after the murder of George Floyd, AJ and Brandon try to figure out how we, as a teacher and as a parent, talk to kids about the difficulties of racism. It's not an easy conversation, and these aren't easy times, but it's an important one to have.
AJ and Brandon are both bouncing back from last week's craziness to talk about the influence music has, especially on kids. We talk about the impact of image on the message, and especially in Christian music.
About a week ago, our school's 7th and 8th grade basketball team played their last game of the season, and anytime something ends, it provides a good opportunity for us to reflect and evaluate our experiences.
As a communicators, we have to pay attention to the reactions of our listeners. Did you say something positive and a kid run away crying, or a friend get steaming mad? Why did that happen?