Tip #171 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents: Persuasive Writing
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. Tip #171 Persuasive Writing Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it. Begin it now. ~Goethe Chances are your child has resorted to begging when she really wants you to give in on something. Now you can give your child permission to beg—in an articulate way. Challenge him to persuade you, verbally at first and then through writing, to see his point of view. For example, imagine that your child is trying to persuade you to believe that he absolutely has to have a $60 pair of jeans. Ask him to stop and collect his thoughts, reasons, and ideas about why he feels he needs them. Have him write his arguments down on paper and practice what he will say to you before he tries to persuade you. Suggest that he remember his target audience (parent) whe...