![]() ![]() ![]() Instructions are often important for safety – for example, ‘Hold my hand while we cross the road’. Instructions and requests are both important, and it’s best to use a mix of instructions and requests. Your child might not know whether you’re asking for their help, telling them what to do, or complaining that no-one is helping. If you say something like, ‘Why can’t anyone help me tidy up in here?’ it’s harder for your child to know what to do. It’s important to be clear about whether you’re asking or telling your child to do something. ![]() You’re not giving your child the option of saying no. This tells your child what you want them to do and when. Your child can choose to say yes or no to a request.Īn instruction is when you tell your child to do something.įor example, ‘Please help me fold this washing now’ or ‘Please put your coat on when we go out’. Requests and instructions: the differenceĪ request is when you ask your child to do something.įor example, ‘Will you help me fold this washing?’ Or ‘Do you want to wear your coat? It’s cold today’. ![]()
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