Communication Patterns

Through the lens of a scenario:

As the 8-year-old refuses to get ready for school on time, their authoritative parent would take time to understand why they do not want to get ready. The parent would explain why they need to get ready and could share that not only does the child need to get ready, but the parent likely has to get ready too. The parent could also share why going to school is important for the child and be followed by supporting the child getting ready (e.g., help them pick a school outfit, prepare their bookbag).