Negotiation 101

Setting: Dad is assisting Emma in getting dressed for school.
Emma: "Dad, can I wear my flip-flops (sandals)."
Dad: "No, Emma, I want you to wear your sneakers today."
Emma: "Can I wear my Butterfly shoes?" (slip-on shoes with butterflies on the outside)
Dad: "I suppose you can wear those."

pause

Emma: "My friend Becca (from school) has flip-flops."
Dad: "Thats nice."
Emma: "Can I wear my flip-flops to school?"