My daughter is only two, but I already anticipate saying it.
As has been said already, sometimes it is the only explination they need. Kids need to learn to do some things because they were told to. If you establish a pattern of explaining the reason why they need to do something, they will just learn to question every request.
If needed, an explination can always be given later. This will reassure them that there was a valid reason behind your request. And it will hopefully establish a pattern of trust.
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