“You see, if you let her break a couple small rules, she won’t fight you so much on the big ones.” He lit up a cigarette; taking a drag, as he watched the teenager’s face.
A smile of realization overcame her previously confused frown and furrowed brow. “Oh I get it.” She began.
“Exactly!” He didn’t wait for her to continue. “Now you’ve got some bargaining chips. You can give her a little candy as a reward for eating her veggies, or you can let her stay up a little later if doesn’t act up.”
“So…?”