Kids enjoy the practice while preparing for social situations in the future.
This plan comes in very handy as a concrete tool for a child to use independently until it becomes a habit for them. These stages evolve from an initial preoccupation with self, or viewing friendship in an egocentric way, to the ability to see the perspective of others. At this stage a child does not understand that dealing with others involves give and take. The child has the ability to understand that friendships don't work if both sides fail to meet each other's needs. It is the transition in which a child begins to understand the other person's point of view.