Hi G Kall,

I can understand where you are coming from with this question but, no you are not doing that. This is a simple language pattern and not actual hypnosis. It is a very useful tool that you as a parent might have used without even knowing you were doing so. Quite frankly if it works, why not use it? It is just the way you phrase or ask the questions. Did you see what i did there? 🙂 Have no fear you are just offering them 2 options to choose from, both of which are what you want them to do. Are you going to brush you teeth now or after you have had your shower?

All the best, Kevin