Have you ever played Good Guy/Bad Guy with your child?

Have you ever asked them what makes the Good Guy good or the Bad Guy bad?

Their answer is usually:

“The Good Guy is good because they save people. They’re nice. The Bad Guy is bad because they steal/push/yell. They’re mean.”

In this simple game, the behavior of the person defines the character of the person — whether they are to be considered “good” or “bad.”

But have you ever told your child that the reason you (as Bad Guy) are stealing everyone’s jewelry is because you want to give it to your mommy? Continue reading →