What tone do you use when speaking with your children in everyday circumstances?

How about when you have to discipline them? Do you control your temper before speaking with them?

Telling the truth about certain subjects can be difficult but necessary to avoid misinformation or worse. Have you had any awkward talks with your children? If not, how do you think you will handle them when the questions arise?

If you have to give your children a lecture, do you speak to or at them? Do you leave room for discussion or questions?