February 24, 2009PowerPhrase ~ Ask me privately

Kids know how to work their parents. That’s what Kris’ daughter was doing when she asked if she could have friends over in front of their parents. Kris ended that manipulation by telling her daughter,

• Ask me privately and I will consider it. Ask me in front of others, I’ll say no.

She also explained to her daughter why her behavior was manipulative and inappropriate. (Kris had read all about manipulative communication in my new book, SpeakStrong.) Her daughter asks in private now. (This PowerPhrase is courtesy of The Detective Mom.)

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