Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Things are not always the way you think they are. Be a good listener. Be open to compromise. The Key Communication is the key to settling problems peacefully.
Successful negotiation depends on the use of positive communication skills.
For further information, the following fact sheets are available at your local County Extension Office. Youth Issues Newsletter. Help for Solving Family Conflicts . MN River Cluster. In Tense Times, 1993.