What's Mine is Mine

Sam's rules of Property

1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it might be mine, its mine.
3. If it's in my hand, its mine.
4. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
5. If I had it before, it's mine.
6. If I'm making something, all the parts are mine.
7. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
8. If it looks like mine, it's mine.
9. If I think its mine, it's mine.

Exerpted without permission from Me, Myself and I: How Children Build Their Sense of Self--18 to 36 Months by Kyle D Pruett