Director's Notes: While this drama is about diffusing criticism, it can also be used to teach people about the dangers of fatalism - that anything we do ultimately doesn't matter.

Cast:

Beth: A woman who serves in child care.

Dave: A condescending man who’s fatalistic views of the world bring Beth to frustration

Props:

Some toys

Setting:

Inside a Sunday school class room.

(LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE. Toys are scattered about. The last of the kids has just left…)

Beth: Okay, so long Jason. See you next Sunday!

Dave: (Enters opposite stage) Wow, you certainly have your hands full huh?

Beth: You’re not kidding. No one said Sunday school was easy but it’s really great.

Dave: What are they, like, two year olds?

Beth: Yeah, most of them are. Karen has just turned three and that new couple from down the street…