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The video explores how conflicts arise from misunderstandings and poor communication among kids. It presents scenarios where conflicts could have been avoided through better listening, understanding, and compromise. The video emphasizes the importance of using 'I messages' to express feelings and resolve disputes peacefully.

What was the main cause of the conflict between Sarah, Kelly, and Tina?

• A fight over a movie choice

• A conflict about a borrowed game

• A disagreement over a group project

• A misunderstanding about a missing item

What could have prevented the argument between Sarah, Kelly, and Tina?

• Involving more people

• Getting the facts straight

• Ignoring the problem

• Avoiding each other

In the history project disagreement, what was the main issue?

• Not having enough time

• Ignoring Steve's ideas

• Choosing the wrong topic

• Lack of resources

What is a key skill to prevent arguments, as discussed in the section about listening?

• Interrupting others

• Ignoring suggestions

• Talking over others

• Listening actively

What was the proposed solution to the movie disagreement?

• Not watching any movie

• Choosing a new movie

• Flipping a coin

• Going to different movies

What is the purpose of brainstorming in conflict resolution?

• To create more problems

• To argue more

• To find a compromise

• To avoid making decisions

What is the 'I message' technique used for?

• Expressing anger aggressively

• Avoiding communication

• Ignoring the problem

• Expressing feelings calmly

In the example with Jason and Mike, what was Mike's main issue?

• Jason broke the game

• Jason borrowed his game

• Jason forgot to return the game

• Jason lost the game

What should you do if you can't find a peaceful solution to a problem?

• Ignore the problem

• Ask a grownup for help

• Get angry

• Give up

What are the key steps to solving problems mentioned in the summary?

• Procrastinating, denying, hiding, lying

• Yelling, fighting, blaming, quitting

• Ignoring, arguing, avoiding, complaining

• Listening, getting facts, compromising, expressing feelings