When we grow up, we are socialized into the appropriate norms to succeed in society. The socialization process begins from birth. Children observe and try to imitate their parents and possibly their siblings or peers. Conflict is a part of life that children must use to develop skills in resolving disagreements; conflict is not always bad. Peer conflict, however, can lead to aggressive behavior due to considerable emotional and physical damage. Many young people do not have the social skills necessary to manage their aggravation. Peer conflict communicates disagreement or joint aggression among peers or groups of peers. Peer conflict is characterized as conflict between people of equal or similar power, also known as friends. These types of conflicts occur occasionally, are unplanned, and do not involve violence or cause serious harm. The party instigating peer conflict does not want power or attention. However, conflict between peers can turn into violence. Those involved in violence and hostility usually have similar emotional reactions; most demonstrate remorse and dedication when trying to resolve the problem. Conflict resolution education can only work well if children actively share communication, that is, if they talk to themselves and socialize with both adults and other children. Baraldi and Iervese's article Dialogic mediation in conflict resolution education confirms that considering children as competent social agents allows for a healthier understanding of conflict resolution education (2010). The article also establishes that coordination between adults and children strengthens dialogic mediation in conflict circumstances involving children. Conflict can block the ongoing communication process. On acc...... middle of paper ...... pre-conflict interaction and conflict resolution in preschool children with language disorders. International Journal of Speech and Communication Disorders, 41(4), 441-466. Doi:10.1080/13682820500292551 Randell, A. C., & Peterson, C. C. (2009). Affective qualities of sibling disputes, mothers' conflict attitudes, and children's theory of mental development. Social Development, 18(4), 857-874. Doi:10.1111/j.1467-9507.2008.00513.xSidorowicz, K., & Hair, E. (2009, October). •Assessing peer conflict and aggressive behaviors: A guide for out-of-school time program professionals. Retrieved from http://www.childtrends.org/files/child_trends-2009_10_29_rb_assessingpeer.pdfWallenfelsz, K. P., & Hample, D. (2010). The role of taking conflict personally in imagined conflict interactions. Southern Communication Journal, 75(5), 471-487. Doi:10.1080/10417940903006057