What Would You Do? — Social Problem-Solving
The agent presents age-appropriate social scenarios and the parent and child discuss what they would do in each situation. The agent observes the child's social problem-solving skills, empathy, and ability to explain reasoning. This activity builds the thinking skills children need to navigate real social situations.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
No materials needed. Parent and child should be comfortable and facing each other. Parent should be prepared to help the child think through scenarios without giving answers — prompt with 'What do you think?' rather than telling.
How it works
- 1~30s
Okay, here's the first one. Imagine you're at the park and you see your friend sitting on a bench, crying. your child, what would you do? Take a moment to think about it, and then tell me.
Watch for: Child demonstrates empathic concern for the crying friend
- 2~30s
Here's a trickier one. You're playing with your favorite toy at the park, and another kid comes up and takes it right out of your hands. your child, what would you do? And parent, after your child answers, I'd love to hear what you'd suggest too.
Watch for: Child generates a constructive response to interpersonal conflict
- 3~30s
Okay, this one is different. Imagine it's the first day at a new class, and you see a kid sitting alone. Nobody is playing with them, and they look a little nervous. your child, what would you do?
Watch for: Child demonstrates ability to recognize and respond to social exclusion
- 4~30s
Last one! You have one cookie left, and your friend says they're really hungry. But you're hungry too! Parent, can you talk this one through together? Ask your child what they would do and why, and tell me how the conversation goes.
Watch for: Child navigates a sharing dilemma with consideration for both parties