Remember the Charlie Brown cartoons? What sound did the adults make? Whah whah, whah whah whah whah....
Parents may think they are being eloquent, pithy, or persuasive when lecturing a child. Most times, however, it's like the Charlie Brown cartoon.
What to do? Be short, to the point, and specific.
For example, "Put the toy in the box" vs. "Put that away"
"Hang your clothes in your closet" vs. "Clean your room"
Want to reduce the power struggles? Talk less.
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