mj
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Our youngest two (ages 11-boy and 9-girl) constantly fight--no exaggeration. I've tried so many things that I'm plum out of ideas. I've tried reaching their hearts so we're getting to the root issues, but each day seems to bring out more ugliness to an even greater degree. I'm wondering if any of you have some tried and true consequences you use when the fighting begins to "nip it in the bud" before World War III breaks out.
Thanks!
mj, have you looked at the ideas and materials that Peacemaker Ministries produces? Their concepts about Biblical conflict resolution worked so well when my kids were little (and still do!). You can learn about the main principles by reading the articles on their site under Resources. Their slippery slope illustration and the practical Biblical principles that go with it have been very helpful.
mj
Member
Thanks Sonya. Those look like wonderful tools. I'm wondering if you used the materials for Young Peacemaker or if you just explained in your own words the Slippery Slope and read the Bible verses that go along with it.
I learned the Young Peacemaker principles at a workshop at a homeschool convention. So I just taught the principles to the kids and we memorized the verses. (They're still in our Scripture Memory box to this day.) I didn't use the Young Peacemaker materials, but I know several moms who have used it and have liked it. Personally, I wasn't thrilled with the art work; it wasn't appealing to my girls. 
And some of the examples seemed less applicable to a homeschool family. However, the principles the materials present are phenomenal and powerful.
mj
Member
I've printed the principles and am ready to give it a try. Thanks so much for your help!
The five A's of confession and the four promises of forgiveness were a big part of the tools we used. Are those included in your notes?
mj
Member
Yes. Along with the 12 principles for young peacemakers and the simplified version of the slippery slope. I was so excited to see this in such a concise form (about 1 page). I've been reading the Peacemaker for Families book for myself but it was hard for me to simplify it to get my point across to the kids. This looks to be very helpful.
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