lose the battle to win the war.
Me: Heathen son, please pick up your toys.HS:
NO!Me: Pick up your toys!HS:
NO! I WANNA WATCH TV!Me: PICK UP YOUR TOYS NOW!HS:
NO! I DON'T WANNA PLAY ANYMORE! MOMMY NO YELLING!Me: Do you want a time-out?HS:
NO! I WANNA WATCH TV! I DON'T WANT TO PLAY ANYMORE!Me:
Are you tired?HS: Yah.
Me:
Wanna go to bed?HS: Yah.
An hour early mind you.