"Do you really think talking down to her will help?" Dia asks, his anger tempered slightly by the fact that he is curious about why she stopped herself just then. "Children are more intelligent than adults give them credit for. She may be acting up because you are talking to her in such a way.

"You mentioned she has a maid. Just how much time do you spend with her and how much time does she spend with the maid? Perhaps spending a little more time with her would help end these behaviors so that you can focus on your work."