Demanding
"Give me the game controller."
"Can I have a turn with the game now?"
"This is stupid."
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Bonus: What type?
You get into an argument with your brother or sister.
Apologize, walk away, agree to disagree
"Stop talking to me."
"I need a few minutes to myself right now."
"I need to study more for the next quiz."
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You have a lot of homework to finish.
Take breaks, create a to-do list, reward yourself for a job well done
"No, I want to have pancakes for dinner."
"Could we have pancakes instead?"
Bonus: If the answer is "no", what do you say?
"She/he does not like me."
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Bonus: What type?
Someone is rude to you.
Ignore them, walk away, tell an adult
"I don't want to play that during recess."
"Could we play tag instead?"
Bonus: What do you say if your friend does not want to play tag?
"That was a challenging game. I should level-up in preparation for our next match."
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You can't get what you want.
Say "okay", see if you can get it later or can earn it
"Just give me 5 more minutes on the computer!"
"Can I finish this game and then turn it off? It will only be about 5 more minutes."
"What if things don't turn out the way I want them to?"
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Bonus: What type?
You are at a level-10.
Go to a quiet place. Use coping strategies, like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, or distractions.