The benefits of a simple command, where parents tell their children what they expect rather than request, are emphasized. As parents realize that they have been requesting rather than expecting compliance, they develop insight into why their efforts have been ineffective. Distinctions are drawn regarding when to direct and when to request that clarify the concept. Parents directing their children to engage in expected behaviors is the second critical step in the process of gaining children’s compliance.
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