ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Conflict management

Conflict management is like when you and your friend want to play with the same toy but there is only one toy, and both of you start to feel angry and upset because you both want to play with it.

There are different ways to solve this problem, and conflict management is about finding a solution that makes both of you happy.

One way to do this is to take turns playing with the toy. You could say, "I want to play with it first, and then you can have a turn."

Another way is to find another toy that you both like and can play with together. You could say, "Let's play with this other toy together, and then we can switch to the first toy later."

It's important to learn how to manage conflicts because they happen all the time in life, like at school, with family, and with friends. Conflict management can help you feel happier, be a good friend, and solve problems.