Scared Silent

It works on the premise that a loud voice and/or sharp words can cause sufficient pain to paralyze a full-grown adult. Here’s an example of the strategy in action. Mom is speaking to her 12-year-old daughter:

Mom: Leah, please remember to brush your teeth.

Leah: YOU DON’T HAVE TO KEEP TELLING ME THAT! I ALWAYS BRUSH MY TEETH! IT’S SO ANNOYING!

(Leah doesn’t actually end up brushing her teeth after that conversation because, as usual, she forgets.)