11Apr/100
Focus
The following transcript is representative of a whole series of conversations we've had w/ Margaret lately (where $donut can represent any item Margaret wants).
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: $negativeResponse
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: $reasonOne
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: $reasonTwo
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: $explanation
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: $redirectionAttempt
Margaret: Want $donut
Mommy and/or Daddy: OK.