Thanks about the "necessary evils"-related points, dullness of highway driving, etc...all good points and ones that you have inspired me to re-make in numerous ways!
However, I am not sure how powerful "this is the way it is" is for this particular child. Certainly he needs to know that--and he does respond to such information. But those kinds of arguments fade inside him (I'm guessing) when he is in the moment.
I am still really interested in any practical things people have done with their kids to help strengthen these skills!
