Four-year-old Nathan refuses to put on his coat before going out to play on a chilly day. Using guidance techniques, you should say,
A. "No coat, no play, period."B. "Put that coat on this instant."C. "You're putting that coat on, whether you like it or not," as you put it on him.D. "You must put your coat on because the air is cold outside."
A.
Is it D.
I don't think so.
Yes.
To effectively guide four-year-old Nathan into putting on his coat before going out to play on a chilly day, the best approach would be option D: "You must put your coat on because the air is cold outside."
Explanation:
Option A ("No coat, no play, period.") seems too authoritarian and doesn't offer any explanation or reasoning behind why Nathan should put on his coat. It may lead to resistance or a power struggle.
Option B ("Put that coat on this instant.") is a direct command and doesn't provide any explanation or reasoning, which may also lead to resistance or defiance.
Option C ("You're putting that coat on, whether you like it or not," as you put it on him.) is forceful and disregards Nathan's autonomy, potentially escalating the situation and causing him to become even more resistant to wearing the coat.
Option D ("You must put your coat on because the air is cold outside.") is the most effective choice. It provides a reasoning behind why Nathan needs to wear his coat, emphasizing the importance of protecting himself from the cold air. This approach respects his autonomy while still guiding him in the right direction. It allows him to understand the purpose behind wearing a coat and may increase his willingness to cooperate.