Re: The Five Steps
The Five Steps sound great to me, except I can't imagine saying them. I don't want to flippantly reword them, because I know words can carry power in their meaning and I can tell that these have been well thought out. Here's how I'd naturally say them (my own DD is just 9 months but I have cared for many many children, including some who were put in my care specifically because of their behavior). Please help me see whether these wordings are equal, and if not, why. Thanks!
1: "I need you to clean up now. It is time to leave."
2: "Please stop playing and clean up."
3: "I see that you haven't cleaned up yet. Do you need me to help you?"
4: "You haven't cleaned up, and we need to go. Here, let me help you clean up."
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