Generation Alpha encompasses a cohort of children born from 2013 to 2023, and they are often compared to Honey Badgers due to their seemingly indifferent attitude. Nevertheless, it is worth considering the possibility that...
If you give a Honey Badger attention after he does something wrong, chances are he’ll do something wrong to get your attention.
If you assume a Honey Badger lunges at another on purpose, chances are they’ll lunge at other Honey Badgers to get your attention.
If you assume a Honey Badger’s aggressive behavior is because they are just mean, chances are they’ll be mean to other Honey Badgers to get your attention.
If you assume a Honey Badger’s destructive behavior is because they have no home training, chances are they’ll destroy things to get your attention.
If you treat a Honey Badger like a criminal, chances are they’ll become a criminal.
However…
If you treat a Honey Badger as if all behavior is a sign of communication, chances are they’ll learn to COOPERATE.
If you treat a Honey Badger with empathy, chances are they will gain COMPASSION for others.
If you give Honey Badgers opportunities, chances are they’ll become less IMPULSIVE.
If you teach a Honey Badger how to COMMUNICATE, chances are they won’t bully or be bullied by other Honey Badgers.
If you show a Honey Badger encouragement, chances are they will be SUPPORTIVE to other Honey Badgers.
If you teach Honey Badgers how to self regulate, chances are they will exhibit INTEGRITY in their behavior.
Chances are if a Honey Badger acquires these SKILLS, they will develop into RESPONSIBLE Honey Badgers.
You decide... #generationalpha #honeybadger
By ReGina Harvey, M. Ed 2024
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