Property Rules and Regulations

A generational perspective

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Toddlers

1. If I like it, it's mine.

2. If I want it, it’s mine.

3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine.

4. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine.

5. If it’s close to my hand, it’s mine.

6. If I saw it first, it’s mine.

7. If I had it last, it’s mine.

8. If it looks just like mine, it’s mine.

9. If it’s bigger, faster, prettier, and shinier, it’s mine.

10. If it’s broken? Yours!

Teens

1. If I liked it, it’s mine.

2. If I followed it, it’s mine.

3. If I posted it, it’s mine.

4. If I called it, it’s mine.

5. If it’s gone viral, it’s mine.

6. If it’s a meme, it’s mine.

7. If I found it, it’s mine.

8. If I heard about it first, it’s mine.

9. If I don’t know anything about it, I bet it didn’t happen.

10. If I am denying it, believe it!

Adults

1. If I can buy it, it’s mine.

2. If I can sue for it, it’s mine.

3. If I can borrow it, it’s mine.

4. If I can see it, it’s mine.

5. If I can hear it, it’s mine.

6. If I looked at it, it’s mine.

7. If I can just think about it, it’s mine.

8. If you forgot about it, it’s mine.

9. If you lost it, it’s mine.

10. If you change your mind about it? Still mine.

Senior

1. — 10. I am taking it with me.