Chapter 3: Conflict and compromise 3.1 Conflict 3.2 Noncompromise 3.3 Hierarchies 3.4 Heterarchies 3.5 Destructiveness 3.6 Pain and pleasure simplified -------------------------------- 3.5 Destructiveness, p 36 Destructive acts can serve constructive goals by leaving fewer problems to be solved. That kick may leave a mess outside, yet tidy up the child's mind.