It has to be that way sometimes.
The thing is, if you make it so unpleasant for them that they really hate it, they'll get the point. I've had to do this with my own kids- I would ground them, then stand guard over them and be so growly and terse as to make it really a lousy time. Make sure that they know that you're angry with them for making you go through it too, and stay in their faces the whole time. They'll hate it.

Again, if this is done once or twice the message will get through. It may be a drag for you, but it will work.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Mon 11 May 2009, 20:06, Reply)