“Hey can you help me finish dinner? Make sure the table is set up. Maybe grade some cheese.” Done.
“Dinner is ready! I didn’t mean it was ready-ready, I just used the wrong set of words to explain my desires and needs. Why are you upset that I’m not using the words in the language I thought you? Never mind, I clearly didn’t need any help according to you.”
If you’re adult, talk like one. If you’re a parent, communicate and act like one.
“Hey can you help me finish dinner? Make sure the table is set up. Maybe grade some cheese.” Done.
“Dinner is ready! I didn’t mean it was ready-ready, I just used the wrong set of words to explain my desires and needs. Why are you upset that I’m not using the words in the language I thought you? Never mind, I clearly didn’t need any help according to you.”
If you’re adult, talk like one. If you’re a parent, communicate and act like one.