“Kids can be so mean.” “It’s just the age.” “Girls are just mean.” “It’s just boys.” To be honest, I am tired of hearing excuses for mean or exclusionary behaviour. What age are we talking about? When do children supposedly out grow mean behaviour? – 5? 8? 10? 13? I’ve heard people say “It’s just … Continue reading No More Excuses. It’s Not Okay for Kids to be Mean: 9 Things We All Need to Be Doing to Help Kids Develop Empathy