Caring for the Common Good Project
Revolutionary Love
We know that not all rules (norl laws) are based on morality. So following those rules isn’t always the same thing as doing what’s right. How do we help children have the courage to make their own choices and stand up for their beliefs in the face of authority, peer pressure – or even an unjust law? How do we instill the critical thinking skills that are required to navigate this difficult terrain?
How to: Read or listen to the story Sit In by Andrea Davis Pinkney with your group. Then wonder together:
- What made the students brave enough to continuing sitting even when they were harassed, threatened and arrested? Do you think you could be that brave?
- How did the actions of these students make a difference?
- Have you even done something wrong because you knew it was right?
Use this Educator’s Guide for more ways to talk to youth about civil disobedience and the complexities of moral decision making.
