Noticing that two people can see the same thing in different ways.
Exploring how Alfred shares his view calmly and kindly.
Understanding that it can feel hard to hear something we do not agree with.
Thinking about why someone might use jokes to avoid a topic.
Considering how people can disagree and still care about each other.
Batman is at home looking at old family photos. His butler, Alfred, comes over to talk with him. Alfred gently says that Batman is lonely and afraid to be part of a family. Batman disagrees and brushes it off with jokes instead of talking about his feelings. The two go back and forth, with Alfred staying calm and Batman trying to change the subject.
• What did Alfred and Batman disagree about in the video?
• How did Alfred share what he thought?
• How did Batman respond when he did not agree?
• How do you think Batman felt during the talk?
• When have you disagreed with someone you care about?
• What helps a disagreement stay calm and kind?
• How can two people disagree and still stay friends?
• Do you think Alfred's approach was helpful?
• Do you think Batman's approach was helpful?
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