This was an all too common refrain in my home when my children were growing up. Verbal warnings can be an effective tool in disciplining children but they are often used incorrectly, frustrating parents and children. They are not directives or threats although many parents use them as if they were. Go to your room, take out the trash, or turn off the television.
Parents also use verbal warnings as threats of punishment.
Again, this just confuses the situation. Say what you mean or don t say it all. You will get better results that way. Verbal warnings allow children time to follow a task or make an adjustment to a parental request. It is not designed to allow a child to wait until the last second before complying with a parent.