When/if/how?: Discuss a concern for children being heard, listening to them and their needs, helping us all learn when to not interrupt.

• seems that often or sometimes, when a child tries2talk2someone, no one notices him or her, and they ignored.
• Then, if another child tries to talk w/ her, he or she might ignore them in turn as if they werent there--having learned this (not ideal) way to treat others.
• I wonder if that will mean he or she will ignore important teachings later on in life, thinking it doesn't matter to pay attention, or something...
• I don't know, but it could be worth thinking/considering.
• A good suggestion from my friend Eric Pabst (whose suggestion is a reminder to me that this section is hasty and could use reorg/rewriting)...:
• Of course this would be handled in way appropriate to the age and understanding of the child.
• Maybe it is something to consider, pray about, and if needed, to seek resources that have more information on this.
• Maybe just think/to say to him or her...
• This could help them manage their own emotions in the future, and work better with others. Not having it is a handicap in life.
• About emotions (examples: fear, hurt, things that lead to raising ones voice, not listening or being able to think clearly about problem-solving)emotions MAIN