Let s look at how Susie s mom could have handled this differently. Susie, I know you re excited about going to the party. Let s sit down before we leave, and talk about what is expected at a birthday party. Susie and her mom sit down on their sofa where they can talk quietly before going to the party. She makes sure she has Susie s undivided attention before continuing.
Birthday parties are a lot of fun.
Just a couple more things. When they arrive at the party, Susie s mom stops the car. We also need to walk not run inside the house and say please and thank you and not use any bad words. Susie agrees, eagerly. She knows what all of those words mean, and her mother has her clear attention.