As we’ve discussed this month, fairness does NOT always mean “the same.” People shouldn’t have or be given “the same” amount, but rather, what they need or deserve. Let’s discuss what would be “the same,” “fair,” or “unfair” in the following situations. (1) Competing: If…
Everyone needs to learn how to share. As we get older, we see that sharing and taking turns is a big part of friendship, teams and families. Of course, sharing isn’t always easy. Sometimes sharing feels like the fair thing to do and other times…
Who here has been involved in some kind of game or competition before? We all have! What kinds of competitions have you been involved in (i.e. board game, meet, race, sports, essay contest)? So think about one of these sports, games, or contests. What are…
In your own words- what does “fair” mean? It isn’t always easy to figure out what’s fair since “fairness” can mean different things in different situations. When does fairness mean “everyone should get (or do) the same amount” (i.e. group project in school)? When might…