Expostulate (verb)

1. To reason with (someone) earnestly in order to dissuade or correct.
2. To reason with someone earnestly and in a serious manner, in order to dissuade or correct them, typically in regard to a particular action or behavior.

Origin:

From the latin word "expostulare" meaning "to ask urgently" or "to demand".

Examples:

1. She expostulated with her husband about his drinking.
2. He expostulated with his son about his poor grades.
3. I expostulated with my sister about her decision to quit school.
4. He expostulated with her about her reckless behavior.
5. She expostulated with him about his lack of responsibility.