Instead of, “Don’t walk away and leave your jacket on the floor. I’m not going to pick it up for you.” Describe: “I see a jacket on the floor.” Instead of, “You’re making a big mess. Clean that up or the paints are going away.” Describe: “I see paint dripping.” Instead of, “Get back here! You’re half naked!” Describe: “I see a boy who is almost in his pajamas. He has the shirt on, and soon . . . the pants!”
