Preschoolers are fascinated by words and their own growing vocabulary. Feeling words like anxious , joyful , upset , ecstatic and angry are fun to say but also impress others. Generally speaking, teach other more appropriate words, address the unacceptable word once or twice explaining why you don't allow that kind of talk and then ignore the repetition of it. The last thing a negative behavior needs is constant attention. Backchat Few things set parents off as quickly as having their preschool child talk back to them.
Parents wait years to be in charge of their own lives.
When parents spend time teaching their children the fine art of negotiation, problem solving and decision making, they are much less likely to witness this type of open defiance. This verbal pushing is a preschool way of showing independence from parents. Direct commands are usually grounds for confrontation. I could start lunch while you put away the toys. No, I can't.