But no one is perfect. So it also helps to have a wide variety of practical skills. The behavior does not change and kids grow hostile. Ask yourself how you would like being yelled at. You may have to delay action until your anger is under control.
Most children respond better to a calm, reasonable request or command.
Nagging Nagging is often a problem for parents who try to be lenient or permissive. Stand in front of the TV screen rather than calling from another room. Make firm, consistent requests with clear limit. Praise and reward a first-time response. Impose a negative consequence if the task is not completed.