Teaching children how to negotiate for wants using logical and well thought out arguments is an important life skill. Developing negotiation builds on important reasoning, communication and organization skills and can improve self-esteem and self-confidence. It also can strengthen the adult-child relationship since the child will appreciate your considering their point of view. Of course, allowing a child to negotiate has to be balanced with the need for respectful manners, knowing when it is appropriate, and having the self-control to appropriately handle disappointment.