My kids were having a tough time listening last night, so I had to use the "Daddy Voice" and settle the situation down. Of course, after I use the "Daddy Voice," I like explain to my kids why I needed to be the bad guy.
Last night, after our little "Daddy Voice" time, I said to my daughter, "You know why I got angry? When you and your brother don't listen, I have to put my foot down. I'm not a push over like your mom, dear. If you don't listen to me when I need you to, I'll drop the hammer."
Then I followed it up by asking if she knew what I meant. She replied, "Yes. If me and Henry don't listen to you, and you have have a hammer, you will drop it on us."
Apparently, 4-year-olds don't quite grasp the idea of metaphors. Although, I think it was equally effective.
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