Young Peacemakers

12 Key Principles:

Conflict is a slippery slope.
Conflict starts in the heart.
Choices have consequences.
Wise-way choices are better than my-way choices.
The blame game makes conflict worse.
Conflict is an opportunity.
The Five A's can resolve conflict.

Admit what you did wrong.
Apologize for how your choice affected the other person.
Accept the consequences.
Ask for forgiveness.
Alter your choice in the future.

Forgiveness is a choice.
It is never too late to start doing what's right.
Think before you speak.
Respectful communication is more likely to be heard.
A respectful appeal can prevent conflict.

Four promises of Forgiveness:

I promise I will think good thoughts about you and do good for you.
I promise I will not bring up this situation and use it against you.
I promise I will not talk to others about what you did.
I promise I will be friends with you again.

And for the youngest peacemaker:

Good thought
Hurt you not
Gossip never
Friends forever

~The Young Peacemaker