http://reagle.org/joseph/blog/social/children-and-disputes Joseph Reagle http://reagle.org/joseph/blog/social/children-and-disputes Copyright 2003-2010 Joseph Reagle PyBlosxom http://pyblosxom.sourceforge.net/ 1.4.3 01/10/2008 2004-12-11T14:51:08Z http://reagle.org/joseph/blog/2004/12/11/children-and-disputes 2004-12-11T14:51:08Z 2004-12-11T14:51:08Z <p>I wonder if there is any literature on how conventions such as "calling it," double-dares, eany-meany-miny-moe and such have evolved? These are "games" that are used to facilitate decision-making and arbitrate disputes in childhood culture. Are such practices a training ground for adult interdependent decision-making? Do they capture or even inform adult notions of fairness and efficacy? For how long do people persist in using these practices? And, finally, where do they come from? I expect such conventions could have a very long history -- over the centuries.</p>