Wisdom isn’t just for grandmas and grandpas. Here’s how to be a wise kid.
Talking Points:
- Being wise and being smart aren’t the same thing. When you are smart, you might know a lot of things, but only wise people know how to put that knowledge to good use.
- Anyone can be wise; wisdom isn’t just for old people. Wisdom is knowing what’s right and acting on it.
- One example of wisdom is knowing that vegetables are good for you, so you eat them. Another is knowing that bullying is bad, so you don’t do it.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who is a really smart person you know? How are they smart?
- Who is a really wise person you know? How are they wise?
- What is the difference between being smart and being wise?
- Why is being wise important?
- What are some examples of being wise in your life?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
