People want to use adult psychology on children. “Explain why they have to, what the goals are, why its important, blah blah blah.”

Sure, do that the first time, but the second time, you already explained. They can either do it willingly, or get in trouble, suffer no TV for the week, and have to do it anyway.

I’m trying to imagine the kind of adult that gets defeated by their kid. Either they do what you want, or they can do something unpleasant, and then do what you want anyway.

Stop getting out-willed by your child. If they think they can outlast you in a battle of wills, they’ll do it everytime.

Make them clean every…