ichidan verb, transitive verb
explain patiently; reason with; talk sense into
Implies explaining something carefully to make someone understand or accept it, often with a persuasive or patient tone.
母は子どもに、なぜ早く寝なければならないかを説き聞かせた。
The mother patiently explained to her child why they had to go to bed early.
He tried to reason with his friend that the plan was impossible.