Bathtime resistance

They don't want to get in. They don't want to get out. You're soaked.

Try saying

“Do you want bubbles or no bubbles?” Refusing to step into the tub
“Walking feet or carrying?” Refusing to step into the tub

For each age

Preschool (3–5)

“I hear you. We're still going to take the bath.”
“Do you want me to sing or be quiet?”
“Three minutes of warm water, then out. I'll set a timer.”

Playful first, firm second is faster than firm only. Pure firmness invites the fight.

Toddler (1–3)

“Do you want bubbles or no bubbles?”
“Walking feet or carrying?”
“I'm getting in the water with my hands. You can watch first.”

Two choices inside the same outcome restore agency without ceding the bath itself.