A child experiencing who isn't getting along with another child says: "She either wants to be my best friend,or doesn't want to be friends at all!" By reducing the range of options to just two extremes,this child is engaging in a common thinking error referred to as:

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The child is using a false dilemma by oversimplifying the situation and limiting the options to just two extreme possibilities. This type of black-and-white thinking can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

A Child Experiencing Who Isn't Getting Along with Another Child