William Shatner often delivered Captain Kirk's lines in a very deliberate/dramatic manner. For this, he's been criticized. But, I've found this style to be very effective when speaking to teenagers.
"Why....Did You Leave....The Milk...On The Counter?"
"Don't...You...Know...It WILL SPOIL!"
Even if it doesn't work on them--all the dramatic pausing helps me control myself (Vulcan parenting lessons post to come...)
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very funny post, emily. i think slow and deliberate talking during the teen years kept me from hyperventilating and/or having one of those embarassing meltdowns. ;)
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ReplyDeletevery funny post, emily. i think slow and deliberate talking during the teen years kept me from hyperventilating and/or having one of those embarassing meltdowns. ;)
Thanks kathy! I only just saw this comment, because I'm still figuring out the whole blog thing. I think I set it up to email me now.
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