Abstract
Preschool children played a fishing game in pairs, sharing a single fishing pole (n = 104, 52 pairs ; mean age of younger pairs = 5 years ; mean age older pairs = 5 years 11months). Analysis of videotapes of the 10- minute games indicated that the older pairs took turns with the pole by using clearer criteria than did the younger pairs. This age difference was especially notable among girls, as the older children with the fishing pole led in the turn-taking behavior more often than did children in the younger pairs. These findings suggested that older children, particularly girls, are more considerate of others in a game situation compared with younger preschool children.
