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Chess teaches life
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Sep 30, 2018
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#4
I’m more concerned by the smiley face after ... Now he can see why somebody might commit suicide : )
Suicide happens.
If somebody feels totally hopeless, then it is certainly a possible solution for him/her. Responsible suicide should be nothing to be ashamed of.
Dec 22, 2018
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#6
Pretty sure if an 8 year old didn't understand my kid-friendly explanation of suicide, I wouldn't worry about it, and just tell the kid to ask again when s/he is older.
Dec 22, 2018
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#7
Ya know... I'm not exactly going to lose sleep over an 8 year old not understanding the motivations behind suicide... ffs.
Dec 22, 2018
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#8
mgx9600 wrote:
Responsible suicide should be nothing to be ashamed of.
Irresponsible parenting on the other hand...
Dec 22, 2018
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#9
I'm not fond of comparing chess to life. Even the chess proverbs, I apply them to chess only. 8 year old is not too young. The OP wants a kid friendly answer to the child. I don't know is a better answer. Let the child ask other adults.
Chess helps kids understand the calculated resignation. This understand can easily be extended to understanding who somebody might commit suicide. This is a hard concept for kids to understand because they don't experience it much in the normal kids activities.
bong711 wrote:
I'm not fond of comparing chess to life. Even the chess proverbs, I apply them to chess only. 8 year old is not too young. The OP wants a kid friendly answer to the child. I don't know is a better answer. Let the child ask other adults.
Chess (and other activities) definitely can teach many life lessons. E.g. the sporting aspect of chess helps a kid accept defeat gracefully and win with class. It's one of the reasons we decided to support our son in chess: he used to have a terrible time with losing at anything, and chess has definitely helped him in this area.
Understanding suicide isn't that important in this regard, but it is just another (and unexpected) benefit of chess. Explain why a group of soldiers would commit suicide is difficult because why not charge out and let the enemy shoot them instead (hey, at least it'll waste some enemy supplies/ammo : ) Here, we are not debating whether suicide is the right action for those soldiers, but that it is understandable.
WRT responsible suicides; it might be liberating for the person and it is a victimless crime. And... just like a real chess game... no takebacks : )
Dec 22, 2018
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#12
I understand what responsible suicide is. Like hanging yourself, drinking poison. And a clear suicide note to clear suspicion of foul play by others.
I do support chess is beneficial to child's academic and character growth. PC games and TV time does the opposite.
Chess imitates life. Not vice versa.
Dec 22, 2018
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#14
bong711 escribió:
I understand what responsible suicide is. Like hanging yourself, drinking poison. And a clear suicide note to clear suspicion of foul play by others.
I do support chess is beneficial to child's academic and character growth. PC games and TV time does the opposite.
Chess imitates life. Not vice versa.
Just like art!
We all know that chess can teach a lot of good things like sportsmanship and logical thinking. Well, yesterday, I found it can also help young kids understand why suicides happen.
Suicide:
My 8yr old son (who plays chess) asked me why a soldier (in a documentary) committed suicide. I tried to explain, but he wasn't able to understand. Then, I remembered that he likes to mention that after a checkmate, he'd execute my king. I now tell him that when a person resigns a chess game, the king actually commits suicide. Now he can see why somebody might commit suicide : )