This brought back some really good memories. I raised my son on my own so there was no one to mimic. But that boy could could really try to negotiate a deal. There were a lot of times I would have to leave the room so he did not feel like I was laughing at him. But I feel that by not spanking or yelling as so many parents do that this taught him the fine art of compromise as an adult. And now when his 3 girls try to negotiate deals that he is able to understand where they are coming from and there is no spanking or yelling. Kids are people,too. They think and feel and have opinions and as parents we should take the time to listen and hear them Children learn by example So be careful what example you give them. If you make it impossible for them to talk to you as children you will never know what they are into as teenagers.