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By Minasmom

Hi there, I have the same issue and also do the classroom meetings, role-playing solutions, etc. I've come to the conclusion that becoming involved in every little spat or being mediator in any way is almost enabling to
them. I used to listen, intervene, help them talk it out, etc., using much classroom time. Now when they come in from recess, if there's a spat they're coming to me about and they wish to talk it out privately, I say "you have three minutes, then you need to join the class for DEAR time." At this point in the year, they are quite capable, and if they really can't solve it, then of course

I'll help them directly. Of course, this only applies to the petty squabbles you're talking about; larger issues need intervention. This has worked so well that their tattling has really decreased. Good luck!