Positive Education

Term 2 at Mullum focuses on the character strength Fairness.

Fair Doesn’t Mean Equal

“That’s not fair,” has been said by every child sooner or later because everyone does not get the same thing. 

Fairness at school and at home

Understanding the concept of fairness is critical in a young person’s life, but is especially important in school where they are amongst peers that they can compare themselves to. In the classroom, some children will receive accommodations to help them meet their academic or behavioural goals. Some children will inevitably receive more adult attention through special services. As children become more exposed to the concept of fairness or in other words equity, they will grow to be more considerate of others’ needs and more aware of their own. 

At home, this is also applicable to sibling relationships. A younger sibling or a baby will need more attention because they are less independent and need more adult care. This is an opportunity to remind the older child that although it feels unfair, you are trying to give everyone what they need to be well.