When a parent tells a child,"Don't ever leave your bicycle outside near the street again," the parent,according to Thomas Gordon,is using a(n)
A) you-message.
B) I-message.
C) management technique.
D) natural consequence.

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The statement "Don't ever leave your bicycle outside near the street again" is a directive statement that focuses on the child's behavior rather than the parent's feelings or needs. This type of statement is known as a you-message as it places the blame on the child and can lead to defensiveness or rebellion.

When a Parent Tells a Child,"Don't Ever Leave Your Bicycle