DO WHAT? TO WHAT? SO THAT?

I will write this blog for my blog followers to teach them a simple tip on how to communicate effectively.

Do what. To What. So That.

Being a parent requires great tact in delivering the message across.

Scene 1: Do What.

Mommy (to two kids): Clean up time!

No one cleaned up.

Mommy: Why you didn’t clean up, Kylie?

Kylie: You didn’t tell ME to clean up! Kerim should clean up.

That’s one wrinkle in my forehead.

Scene 2: Do What. To What

Kylie: Clean up time , Kylie!

The subject responded quite automatically.

Kylie: Why? I am not done playing yet. Why not Kerim? I am tired.

That’s two wrinkles .

Scene 3: Do what. To What. So That.

Mommy:  It’s time to clean up, Kylie, so we can go to the mall to buy you more toys.

And Kylie immediately clean up.

I obviously need a parenting coach!  

oh great tact!