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LESSON 3 · End the Power Struggle

PAUSE TO THINK

Why does offering two choices work, even when both lead to the same result?

It turns compliance into a small choice

"Carrots or peas?" still means vegetables, and "shirt first or pants first?" still means getting dressed. But the small choice gives the child a little ownership, which lowers the urge to push back.

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