In a Peace Circle, each person takes a turn complimenting another person. Families, classes and other groups can use the Peace Circle to support one another, open a serious discussion or regroup after a busy time. PeaceBuilders actively prevents this cycle by teaching children to make positive comments rather than negative remarks to get attention. Gradually the children learn to expect kind words, rather than fighting language. Some PeaceBuilding teachers set aside a time after lunch when children can discuss playground conflicts and resolve them in a friendly way.
Families can do the same with family meetings.
Adults can offer several wise suggestions, then let a child choose which one to use. Making amends involves people working together, e.g. an adult must permit a child to clean up a mess or repaint a wall. The PeaceBuilders program uplifts the importance of adults, sharing wisdom with the younger generation. A special way to include parents is through a PeaceBuilders Book of Wisdom. The papers are photocopied and made into booklets, so each child has a collection of all the parents' contributions.