Social stories gone wrong

[Scene: ISAAC is in the bath, happily playing while MOMMY shampoos, then combs his hair, hoping against hope that she will be able to trim the TERRIFYINGLY MUPPET-LIKE MOP that is sprouting in all directions.]

Mommy: Kiddo, you really need a haircut.
Isaac: No! No haircut! I don't want a haircut!
Mommy: Well, we're going to have to go pretty soon.
Isaac: No! I want to get the scissors and cut Mommy's hair!

Is there such a thing as too much empowerment?