That's just what we need!

Ever wonder how frequently we use sarcasm in our speech. Its so habitual that you forget who you are talking to. Meera (my 4 year old niece) & Avani (my 15 month old daughter) are frequently at receiving ends from their respective mothers. Sample this:

1. When she refuses to eat - Khana mat kha! phir pet nahi dukhega to kya
2. When she skipped her day naps - Tu so mat! aur phir rotey baith
3. When she's throwing things - Wo tod de tu!
4. When she's rolling on the floor  - Aur poch le purey jameen ko apne kapdo se!

If I were hearing this as a child, it would be really confusing to understand why I am being shouted at, when I am doing exactly what I am told:

1. Don't eat your food
2. Don't sleep
3. Break that
4. Roll on the floor

This is really funny to observer and I guess a bit damaging - depending on how your child takes it. I think its just better to make it very clear on what you expect from your kid rather than getting frustrated and resorting to sarcastic language. Some food for thought...