Explain how this ladder differs from one found in a playground: less safety features; not made for regular usage..whatever comes to your mind. Ask why he might not think this is a safe plaything which engages him in the discussion instead of falling back on the ever popular throuh the generations' response of "..because I said so..."
Helps kiddos to develop critical thinking even when an adult is not around.
Didn't quite take and he's still fooling around the ladder?
Stop in your tracks, swivel your head and clearly enunciate his full name whilst giving the stinkeye. Works most every time.
