Wednesday, February 10, 2010

THE ART OF NEGOTIATION

Yesterday Cate's teacher in the toddler room told a funny story about how Cate is learning to compromise. The teachers have taught all the children in her class the sign language sign for "share," and the kids have been using this to express themselves when they want something another child has.

Leave it to little Cate to come up with her own version of sharing! Yesterday, on several occasions, Cate went up to children who were playing with rather large, fun playsets with a small figurine in her hand while she signed "share," which is to say, "I'll give you this measly item while you give me your way cooler and ginormous toy." In some cases, they took the bait.

I would hate to be on the opposite side of the courtroom of her or on the opposite side of the Supreme Court bench, behind which she may sit one day, because this kid is one tough cookie!

No comments: