Do you sit opposite or beside kid for "serious" talkings?

I sit opposite of them that way i can see their expression and watch their body language also eye contact is easier when you are face to face you can better insure that you are getting 100% of their attention and they are getting 100% of yours makes for more effective communication that way

i sit opposite to them.. so that he or she will be able to see my face.. and she would know i mean every warning i give to her.. and then when she realize shes wrong.. ill ask her to come closer and give a hug.. and explain and make it clear to her what she did was wrong.. ill hug her just to make sure she wont cry.. thats what i do.. hehehe

I sit opposite with my children. I want them to be able to see my face and know that this talk if very important. When I sit beside my children they always seem to be looking else where, and off in space. I want them to know that we are having this talk because they've either done something wrong, or something bad has happened and they need to hear it from me. I also get down to their level so they don't feel like I am trying to over power them, but just having a talk with them.