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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any tips for parenting a PDA child? Are parents supposed to force them to give into demands or avoid making any unnecessary demands?[/quote]

I do a lot of rewording things.

I don't say "bring your laundry down."  I do "what time today will you bring your laundry down?"  It is a set expectation that one of their chores is to bring laundry to laundry room every Saturday, but i don't set a specific time. (trying to avoid unnecessary demands - you have to do your chores, but you can control when you do it) Phrasing it as a question helps avoid the demand avoidance. Plus that helps them executive function a plan (another area of improvement for them)[/quote]

Thanks. How would you rephrase, "Can you brush your teeth and go to bed right now?", or "Can you get into the car right now?" Or does everything need to be flexible timing-wise? Because the answer from my DD being asked usually would be "No" or "Just a minute" (which drags on for 15+ minutes).[/quote]

"What time do you want to start your bedtime routine so you can be in bed by 9?"  I mean some things can't be flexible, if you're going to be late for school etc, but I really try to build in her buy-in ahead of time. [/quote]

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