The littlest one, being three like he is, is obsessed with winning. I have just returned from taking him and the older one round the block with the dog. When the littlest one is in the front and winning he makes very good progress on his bike. As soon as Mr 7 gets in front he stops and weeps. Mr 7 is still young enough to have to win too - but I can pander to his ego by pointing out he could easily win if he chose to but a more mature person can let Mr 3 win...
Machiavelli no doubt practiced manipulation techniques on his children too.
Posted by Toni at January 14, 2008 05:30 PM