Ineffective Imperative Repetition

Things I say over and over to my kids with the same disappointing results:

• Stop screaming!
• Go to bed.
• Get back in bed.

Hope and faith are alive in parenting.

Things I hear over and over with the same disappointing results:

• Floss daily.
• Limit your carbohydrate intake.
• Anyone can dance.

Sometimes repetition instructs. Sometimes self-deceit is healthy.