NF05-629 Helping Children Resolve Conflict Pitfalls to Avoid During Conflict Mediation

Authors

Marjorie Kostelnik, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Mary Nelson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Sarah Effken Purcell, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Eileen Krumbach, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Janet S. Hanna, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Debra E. Schroeder, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kathy Bosch, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
John DeFrain, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Comments

© 2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

When using conflict mediation, children learn skills necessary to reach peaceful solutions. These skills include: communication, compromise, the ability to see how different aspects of a dispute are related, and the ability to consider their own perspective as well as that of another person. As children learn problem-solving procedures and words, they become increasingly capable of solving problems by themselves. There is evidence that these childhood learnings are maintained through the adult years.