CHILDREN'S PROPERTY LAWS

I If I like it, it's mine.
II If it's in my hand, it's mine.
III If I can take it from you , it's mine.
IV If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
V If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
VI If I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.
VII If it looks just like mine, it's mine.
VIII If it's yours and I steal it, it's mine.
IX If I think it's mine, it's mine.
X If it's BROKEN, it's YOURS.

No, I didn't make this up. This is the LAW according to the Penguin Dictionary of Jokes. I've got these overwhelming desire to understand children's psyche. In a funny kind of way, I do now.