Here are the compromises you can write in the boxes for each situation. These answers show how friends can share and take turns so everyone is happy.
1. You want to play ball but your friend wants to read.
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Compromise: We can read a book about sports first, then go outside to play ball.
2. You want to play soccer but your friend wants to dance.
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Compromise: We can put on music and dance for 10 minutes, then play soccer for 10 minutes.
3. You want to eat an apple and your friend wants to give you a cookie.
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Compromise: We can split the cookie in half and share it, and I will eat my apple too.
4. You want to listen but your friend wants to talk to you.
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Compromise: We can take turns. I will listen to them for five minutes, then they will listen to me for five minutes.
5. Your friend wants to play outside but you want to play video games.
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Compromise: We can play one level of the video game together, then go outside to play tag.
6. Your friend wants to play on the computer but you want to do puzzles.
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Compromise: We can work on the puzzle together at the table, and then take turns on the computer later.
Final Answer:
Box 1: Read a book about sports, then play ball.
Box 2: Dance for 10 minutes, then play soccer for 10 minutes.
Box 3: Split the cookie in half and share it.
Box 4: Take turns talking and listening for 5 minutes each.
Box 5: Play one video game level, then go outside.
Box 6: Do the puzzle together, then take turns on the computer.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compromise worksheet.
