Why do politicians often say they agree on big things?

Politicians often say they agree on big things because it helps them work together and make people feel happy.

Imagine you're playing with your friends in a park. You all want to build the best sandcastle ever, but you have different ideas about how to do it. One friend wants a tall tower, another wants a moat, and someone else thinks the castle should be pink. If they argue about everything, they might never finish their castle, or even start building.

So instead of fighting over every little detail, your friends might say, "We all agree we want to build a cool sandcastle!" That way, they can focus on making it look great together, even if they don't agree on the color or shape.

Politicians do something similar. They might not like everything about each other's plans, but saying they agree on big things helps them make progress and keep people smiling.

Just like your friends use agreement to build their castle, politicians use it to get things done. It’s like agreeing on the main goal, even if the details are still being worked out.