I remember and author, possibly Pratchette, decrying the phrase "I don't believe my eyes." Believe them or not, they are how you perceive the world, and you cannot act much in contrary to what they tell you.
Ditto your ears, your senses of touch, smell, taste. Realistically, you can choose which of your senses to prioritize, but you cannot reject their input entirely.
Every time I make them put their shoes on. Make them do their homework. Eat their vegetables. Be home at a certain time.
Parenting is all about violating consent. Children get input, not veto rights.