10. They are interested but need a little push.
Call it instinct or call it wishful thinking, but sometimes a parent knows that your kids need a little push in the right direction. While they scream “NO! I DON’T WANT TO!” you hear “I want to try but I’m scared.” Assuming you are right and you really do know your child’s inner workings, then using reverse psychology might be a great way to sway their decisions and help set their actions in motion.