discipline advice

fiasco

So, I think my kid is super stubborn.  Even if I take away something he loves, his behavior continues.  And I found something that "works" but I don't feel right about it for some reason.

 Example: Toothbrushing is a struggle 75% of the time.  I tell him that he's not going to get his 2 books before bed if he doesn't get up off the floor and stop hiding his face from me to brush.   That doesn't work at all.   But he's a sweet boy, and what works is pretending I'm sad/crying that he won't cooperate.  Then he comes over, hugs me, and let's me brush his teeth.  I know there's worse ways to handle difficult toddler behavior, but this feels kind of manipulative.  WDYT?

LadySmith08

Play crying isn't good, but there is nothing wrong with telling him that it makes mommy sad when he doesn't listen, etc. If you can discipline that easy, go for it.