These conversation ideas can help your child explore the concept that every home is different. That each one is an expression of unique family values and interests.
After a visit to a new friend’s home … “Seeing other homes is like a trip to another country, right? Things are kinda different and kinda the same.”
- What did you notice that was different from our home?
- Some homes are bigger than others. Why do you think that is?
- And here you are in a discussion about family income.
- Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a smaller home? A larger one?
- Does living in a smaller or larger home make a person different? Do you still have things in common? What are they?
- Each family has things that are special to them. There might be photographs, or items on a mantle. Special pillows on the sofa or bed. If someone new came into your home, what might they think is special to you?
- Let’s think about when someone visits our home. What do we think they will notice? What do we want them to notice?