• LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    1 year ago

    Reframe your delivery. When we tell people not to do something, that’s the first thing they think of.

    For example If I tell you not to think of an elephant, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?

    So here’s the solution: Redirect her to other things /activities so it takes her mind off of the bad thing she’s about to do.

      • LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        edit-2
        1 year ago

        She sounds like a free spirit. Maybe she needs less micromanaging, because kids who feel oppressed will try to break out of it like punching through a paper bag.

        She’d probably thrive with tons of freedom

        but with strict consequences if she does something dangerous to hurt herself or others.