Instead of grabbing, hitting, or insisting that another child obey, 5- to 7-year-olds tend to
A) tattle on the child since they are unable to resolve disagreements without adult intervention.
B) verbally threaten the child and later exclude the child from play groups.
C) rely on friendly persuasion and compromise, to think of alternative strategies when one does not work, and to resolve disagreements without adult intervention.
D) first bribe the child, and if that strategy fails, they seek adult intervention.

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Research shows that at the age of 5-7 years, children begin to rely on friendly persuasion and compromise, to think of alternative strategies when one does not work, and to resolve disagreements without adult intervention. This reflects a growing ability to regulate their own emotions and behavior and to take perspectives other than their own.

Instead of Grabbing, Hitting, or Insisting That Another Child Obey