When you clean it off with the glass wax, then I will read you the story you have been wanting. Tommy, you are soiling the mirror with your lipstick. Lipstick goes on lips. Either use it only on you lips, or I will take it back. Analytical thinking skills are enhanced as the child builds a repertoire of acceptable strategies to accomplish desires.
Children strengthen divergent thinking skills as they think up new choices to affect their desires.
Verbalizing feelings and desires as well as listening to parents reasons and feelings builds positive communication skills. Finally, children who help decide the rules of the house through problem-solving, are invested in abiding by them. It is always a good idea to evaluate your response to misbehavior later. If the answer is no, plan now for next time. The good news is that you will soon have another opportunity to try another option.