Conflict Resolution Skills for Children

The video discusses how families can manage conflicts effectively. It shares personal experiences and insights from the Harvard Negotiation Project, emphasizing the importance of timing and setting in resolving disputes. Techniques for better communication, such as avoiding accusatory language, are highlighted. The video also addresses children's conflicts, offering a three-step process to help them resolve disputes independently. Overall, it provides practical tips for reducing family conflicts and fostering a more harmonious environment.

What is a common characteristic of all families according to the video?

• They avoid all discussions.

• They have conflicts.

• They always agree on everything.

• They never fight.

What was the main issue with the 7:42 p.m. discussions?

• It was too early in the day.

• It was during a high-stress time.

• It was too late at night.

• It was during dinner time.

How did changing the location of discussions help reduce conflict?

• It put one person in a power position.

• It made the discussions more confrontational.

• It made the discussions more formal.

• It made the discussions more open and collaborative.

What is a potential benefit of sitting on a cushioned bench during discussions?

• It makes the discussion more formal.

• It encourages openness.

• It makes the discussion more confrontational.

• It makes the discussion shorter.

Which word should be avoided in a fight to prevent escalation?

• Your mother

• You

• We

• I

What is the first step in the three-step process to reduce sibling fighting?

• Ignore the conflict.

• Give them a reward.

• Separate them.

• Have them apologize.

What should children do after calming down from a conflict?

• Blame each other.

• Apologize immediately.

• Forget about the conflict.

• Come up with two or three alternatives.

Why is it important to teach children problem-solving skills?

• So they can solve problems when parents are not around.

• So they can become referees.

• So they can always win arguments.

• So they can avoid all conflicts.

What is a common petty issue among siblings mentioned in the video?

• Who gets the last piece of cake.

• Who gets to sit in which chair.

• Who gets to choose the TV channel.

• Who gets to play outside first.

What is the ultimate goal of teaching children conflict resolution skills?

• To make them avoid all conflicts.

• To help them solve problems independently.

• To make them always agree with each other.

• To make them dependent on parents.