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Michelle, I understand the frustration of a child not listening to you when you tell him to do something. Perhaps asking him a question would help get his attention. The question can be about something related to the issue of what you are trying to say to him, or it may be totally unrelated. Kids like to talk about themselves and what they like. If you take a few minutes to let him tell you something that is on his mind, it can open the door of communication. Direct eye contact is essential. Being in front of the child and treating him as if what he does really matters can make all the difference. It may take more of an effort on your part when it's tempting to try to communicate from another room. Depending on what the issue is, you may want to spend time in the place where work needs to be done and ask him for his point of view about the work and why it needs to be done. If he sees evidence of what happens when he doesn't do what needs doing in the home, it might be the motivation for him to get the work done. Try to make it a point to tell him what a great job he did and thank him when he does what you tell him to, which may help to boost his confidence.
~Dawn