Toddler Talk :: How to frighten?

It is a fact that we must not frighten kids. But, I am sure there will be some instances were we badly wish if our kid is 'afraid of' something or other in this world, right?

When Liya drives me really nuts, I tell her shh... big K uncle is coming and be a good girl. She remains cool, though she doesn't appear frightened. I use it on and off, when need arises especially during meal time. All these days, I have been thinking that she is taking it seriously and 'obeying mamma'.

But you know what happened, a week ago? She  was sitting in J's lap, munching a banana. She did not want to finish it off and wanted to push J to eat it. She tried to stuff his mouth with banana but he refused. Then she was telling to J.. "shh...Pappa, big K uncle is coming, eat it fast."

Tell me now, who has been fooled all these days.. Liya or myself?

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