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WorksheetsCONFLICT RESOLUTION
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 46mins
When we are talking about friendship, what does a CONFLICT mean?
A war
Getting along great every day
Disagreements, Arguments, and Fights
Means Texts only
ONE of the reasons conflicts start is because of some us being COMPETITIVE. Which of these is a good example of being competitive?
"But I wanted to play with the tablet next"
"It's my turn to sit in the front seat"
"Give me that, you don't even know how to use it"
"NO, I won the race! You cheated... I came in first"
Another reason Conflict starts is because of FRUSTRATION. WE sometimes think we are kings and queens and everyone of our wishes should be granted and given to us. Which is the best example of this below?
"It's my turn to ride the scooter"
"I CANT believe you brought her a red bracelet, but you only brought me a sticker! You like her more than me, we're not friends anymore."
"You used the playstation yesterday, today its for me."
"Save me a piece of the cake or else"
Sometimes conflicts start because of MISINFORMATION, or believing rumors. Which below is the best example of MISINFORMATION.
"Melissa told me you were telling everyone in the cafeteria that I wasn't good at basketball. I can't believe you would go behind my back... you know what, we are not friends anymore!"
"Give me the jump rope because you don't even know how to use it."
"That's mine!"
"You can't sit here, we are not friends"
Being bossy is something that causes conflict because sometimes we believe that people should be following our orders... which of these is an example of being bossy?
"I won the fortnite battle yesterday, I'm the fortnite champion of the world!"
"It's my turn today... you always want to keep the controller"
"She said that you were wearing ugly shoes"
"So you better not talk or text her anymore... you either stop talking to her or we won't be friends anymore. Block her on Instagram now!"
When there is a conflict, you can either react NEGATIVE or POSITIVE. A NEGATIVE response is one that is made quickly and with a lot of emotion. A POSITIVE response is made calmly and with talking and listening.
True
False
What is an example of a NEGATIVE response?
"Listen... lets sit down and talk about it"
"I really dont like when you come in to my room because this is my privacy. Please knock"
"If you give me 3 minutes to finish my homework, you can come in my room"
"I TOLD YOU TO GET OUT!!! YOU NEVER KNOCK!! GET OUT OF MY ROOM ALREADY!!"
What is an example of a POSITIVE response?
"LEAVE ME ALONE ALREADY!"
"I know you want to play right now, but if you let me finish chatting with my friend, we can play in a little bit."
"I'M NOT GOING TO PLAY OYOUR DUMB BABY GAME, GO AWAY"
"THAT'S ENOUGH... GET OUT!"
When we reply NEGATIVELY, it hurts our friendships and our relationships.
True
False
When we react POSITIVELY, we build better relationships and stronger friendships.
True
False
A COMPROMISE is when two people in a disagreement have a solution that is a WIN-WIN, where both get a little of what they wanted.
True
False
A brother and sister are having an argument over a tablet... which would be a compromise solution?
The little brother cries to his mom and the mom lets him use it all afternoon.
The sister lets the brother use it first, then she takes a turn later on after her homework.
The older sister hides the tablet from the little brother so he cant find.
The mom takes the tablet away from both of them.
Two friends are having an CONFLICT because one friend feels the other is not texting her like before. What is an example of a POSITIVE response and a COMPROMISE.
They calmly talk about how they're feeling and agree to text each other on the weekends when they don't have homework.
The upset friend just blocks the other one.
The friends tells her "I'm not gonna text you everyday because I have a life and you don't."
They stop being friends.
A classmate tells you during art class that your picture is ugly. How can you react POSITIVELY?
Laura is always taking your favorite pencil to use in class. How can you react POSITIVELY?
You want the basketball and so does Juan.... what COMPROMISE can you have with him to solve the conflict?
One of your friends always makes you play the game he or she only wants to play... how can you react POSITVELY and COMPROMISE?
