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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Might be time for him to learn to ask himself these questions before speaking:

Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is it helpful?
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This is age appropriate for an 8 year old.

They say stuff OP.  My kids have done it.  Maybe the other mom is prettier  Who cares.  You have to be the adult and your role in this situation is not to center your own feelings but to make sure he gets it why he can't say this kind of thing.[/quote]

Sounds like something my DD8 would say!  When my DCs have made unkind observations about me (or others), once I've collected myself, I talk to them (with a very level and friendly voice) about how what they said hurt my feelings a little bit (try to down play HOW much it did). And, while some things like that MAY be true it's kinder to keep those types of remarks to yourself. And, since the comment was specifically about beauty it probably also wouldn't hurt to potentially make a it a teachable moment about what is more important (character, kindness, intelligence, etc. - lots of different ways to be "beautiful"....).[/quote]

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