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03-09-2009, 06:08 PM

Lollyellen Lollyellen is offline

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"I want you to..."

I just came running in from the garage to jot this tip down, because I just used it, LOL...Something which carried over from preschool teaching...I've found that preceeding a request (a non-negotiable one, especially) with "I want you to..." generally yeilds great results. Said with an authoritative (teacher) - but respectful - tone, I've found it is rarely negotiated by young kids of any age.

"Charlie - I want you to bring the basketball back out to the garage now."

'Gits 'er done.

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"I just give birth to 'em...I don't explain 'em..." - Laura's Mom

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