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[quote=Anonymous]Ever since my child turned 5 (a few months ago) we have had an issue with daily power struggles, mainly revolving around food, the TV, and playtime.  I'd say we have one of these power struggles about 4-5 times per day.

Here are some examples of the daily occurances:

Around food:

Me:  It's dinner time.  We're having food A, food B, and food C.  I know you love food A and B.  Please come to the table.

Child:  No, I don't want that.  I want cookies.

Me:  We're not having cookies for dinner.  If you eat a good dinner, you can have a cookie after.

Child:  Fine, then I'm not having anything.  Runs upstairs to room, slams door, and cries.

Around the TV:

Me:  After this show it's time to turn off the TV and find something else to do.

Child:  (Whining) But I haven't watched any TV today.

Me:  You've already had an hour of TV today.  Time to find something else to do.

Child:  Fine, then I'm not doing anything.  Starts a crying fit.

Around playtime:

Me:  I've played with you for an hour, it's time for me to clean the kitchen and start dinner.

Child:  But what can I do?  I have nothing to do.

Me:  It's time o entertain yourself.  Why don't you get started with building some Magnatiles.

Child:  Fine, then I'm not doing anything.  Runs to room, slams door, starts to cry.

How can I handle these situations?  I feel like these power struggles are increasing by the week.  There are no new changes in environment.  Child is an only child.[/quote]

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