Olga Zakablyk

The article presents the results of an empirical study of manipulative tendencies in communication of a preschool child with adults and peers. It is shown that children of older preschool age, using methods of manipulation in communication, perceive their family situation as unfavorable. Parents of children-manipulators also have medium and high levels of propensity to manipulate. Of the two parents, mothers of preschool children are more susceptible to manipulation by children.