Why is it that kids can’t admit when they’re tired and just go to sleep? The moment our kids’ attitudes and sensitivity increase we know the most probable cause is inadequate rest. What is unfortunate is having to convince them that they are tired when they are so irrational and irritable. It’s usually a painfully futile battle that ends in lengthy, over-dramatic meltdowns and subsequent punishments
If only parents had that special ability, like most stage hypnotists, to command their subjects to sleep with two fingers and a firm commanding voice. A bonus could be using the power of latent suggestion to get them to ‘fess up to any wrongs they’ve been guilty of whenever they hear the trigger word used in casual conversation. Parenting would not only be easier but slightly more entertaining.
What say you?