I think they are cute and all that, but we already have a very nice dog. My son is in college and I know that I will end up becoming the caretaker of the kitten, should he get one.
Still, even knowing this, I decided to let him negotiate with me for the acquiring of a kitten. Because I do not really want a kitten, I have set my reservation point very high. I told him that he would have to get on the Dean's list 3 semesters in a row. Also, he will have to pay for the kitten's vet bills and food. He has agreed to these parameters. I have little worry since he's never been on the dean's list yet! Was this a negotiation not in good faith? Maybe...maybe not.
Actually, if he DOES end up getting on the Dean's list for three semesters then I think the negotiation will have been an interest-based success for both of us. My interest is for his grades to improve and his interest is to have a kitten. So if this negotiation succeeds it would be win win!
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