Parents can also help children feel that they are in control
of decisions by offering choices as much as possible,
and avoiding saying “no” too often (Grover, 2008). It is
always important, however, to make sure when offering
choices, the choices are acceptable to the parent and the
child. 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.”