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Ask yourself these questions before you communicate your expectations to your child.

           
 
Are you asking?
YES
If the answer is no, is that okay?
YES
"Okay?" is Okay! (but consider asking without it)
 



NO


NO




 
 
How important is the demand? Are you willing to fight/punish?
NO
This isn't something you need to demand.
 





YES




 
 
Phrase this as a polite demand.