a give-up script. They would give up about any very small setback, not just a hurricane. The give-up script gives them an excuse to give up. They really don't like competing and working hard to accomplish their objective. |
An entire metropolitan area has just been tossed to the wind, |
Have children in the home suggest songs from school. Hold a contest for the happiest song, the best song about animals or another topic. Give ribbons or certificates to the best songs. |
I'll do it even better this time. ...They may think there's nothing they can do about it, but they can choose a script. |
People who bounce back say, 'Well, that's the way life is. I'll just dig in and do it over again and maybe even do it better this time. |