Many times parents ask their children questions or imply
they have a choice when really the parent does not want the child to
choose. Be very careful!
*“Do you want to eat lunch now?” I really meant …”It’s time to eat lunch!”
*“Do you want to leave the park?” I really meant….”We are leaving the park in
5 minutes” or “We
are leaving the park after 2 more times down the slide.”
*”Are you tired? Do
you want to go to bed?” I really
meant…”Go pick out a book it is time for bed.” or “I will help you put on your
pajamas. It is time for bed.”
*Also do not end sentences with “Ok.” It implies the child can choose.
“It’s time to eat lunch, Ok?” “We are leaving in 5 minutes, Ok?” “It’s time to pick up toys, OK?”
STOP saying OK!
-Mary Bartusek
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