Conflic Resolution

From September 2008

Lazlo: Brody wasn’t being friendly at school today.

Me: Really, what happened?

Lazlo: He said I couldn’t work at the woodworking station.

Me: Oh. What did you say?

Lazlo: I said I had a saw in my hand and I could saw his head off.

Me: Hmm. Can you think of anything else you could have said to him?

Lazlo: No, I can’t think of anything.

Me: Why don’t you give it some thought.

Lazlo: I could have said “This isn’t your woodworking station, everyone can work here”.

Me: Wow, that sounds like a great thing to say.

Lazlo: Ok, I’ll say it tomorrow.

Brad and I laughed about this conversation because Lazlo is such a sweet kid and wouldn’t saw anyone’s head off. But then we got to thinking it was a good thing Liska hadn’t been in his place, because she probably would have sawed the kid’s head off without even a warning. That girl means business.