Jealousy is that yucky feeling you get on the inside when you want something that someone else has.
Talking Points:
- Jealousy is a yucky feeling you get when someone else gets something you wish you had.
- Jealousy makes you act in silly ways like getting angry or throwing a fit and that’s no good!
- Control jealousy by admitting when you feel it, take some deep breaths to calm down and be happy for your friend when something great happens to them!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you felt jealous of a friend or sibling. Describe the feelings you had and why you had them.
- What are some other silly ways we can react when we feel jealous of someone else?
- Review the three steps to controlling jealousy. Why is it good to admit when you feel jealous? How can taking a few deep breaths help you calm down? How can you show your friend you’re happy for them?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
