My kids have the opportunity to try their skills at building little toys for themselves. They negotiated with my husband today. They were supposed to sit in the store and create the toys. They convinced my husband to go get the supplies at the store and they could make the toys at home. They wanted to be at home.
They did not want to be at the store. They like doing things at home at their little desks. When they get to work on these projects they are so happy that they were able to complete something. I am encouraged that they are willing to express what they want and negotiate with my husband.
They are well on their way to becoming excellent communicators. When they are able to negotiate what they want, they can be happy. Also, if they are willing to work with others that is a good sign. They will be good little builders of their own lives.