ivybendorf

I would say, "Yes, I am mad because you are not paying attention, and if you don't start, you will be punished." She is turning it into a joke, and you have to make sure she knows you do NOT think it is funny. When it becomes a joke, you CANNOT be nice, or lenient, or fair. You are in charge, you are not a joke. When she starts changing the subject (mine tries too), let her know you are on to her game. "Don't change the subject, you need to give me your attention and do what you are told. NOW."

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