. It is also critical for parents to choose their battles; it
may not be worth arguing with a preschooler who wants
to wear pajamas to school. In contrast, safety issues such
as the child wanting to ride a scooter in the street need
to be addressed. Parents should also listen carefully to
the child’s requests. If the request is reasonable, parents
should consider saying “yes” as much as possible. On the
other hand, the child or another person’s safety should
not be at risk when saying “yes.”