Who's the Boss? A Study of Power-Defining Folklore Among Children

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Nicola Hurlston

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Power is something we all seek to achieve, both in the work-place and among friends and family. We all want our opinions to be heard and acted upon; we have an innate desire to hold the most esteemed position. The struggle for power is probably the most common source of tension within any group, and children are certainly not exempt from this struggle. In fact, it is present in so many of their actions and statements that it seems to be at the core of all their interactions. Children are always fighting over who the "boss" is, who gets to go first, who is the oldest, and who has the most of something.

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