Saw this on FB this morning and I am eager to try it!
Perfect timing after much back and forth this morning about why we can't have candy before breakfast or with our school lunch.
-
Pretty cool. I'm going to use this with my husband lol
-
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: hahahaha
-
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: hahahahaha
I see this as a measure to use while I perfect my "look." Soon I will be able to replace three words with just a glance.
-
So smart! Except for step 4...I have met some very smart kiddos that would bat their eyelashes and say something to the effect of "if you love me you will!" Never ask a question you don't actually want them to answer
-
How is it any different than saying, "I already said no"? Or does it just go over better with children?
-
@blackbird: I think it's just simple, repetitive and they hopefully will get tired of hearing it. Like, in this morning's discussion about candy at 6:30 a.m., I explained my answer several times in several ways, so maybe my kid was holding out hope?
-
I'm going to use this with my MIL.
@blackbird: I'm guessing this works better because "no" has a negative connotation, and "Asked and answered" reinforces what you've already done. It's a more gentle way of saying no.
Am I close? haha
-
@blackbird: @Mrs. Jump Rope: Plus you can use it regardless of what the question was (sometimes the answer's not no, but something else) and this can be used for all situations.
-
I often say something similar, like, "You already asked me this and I already said no."
-
love it!
-
I think it just emphasizes that the parent is not changing his/her mind.
-
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Haha let us know if it works with him!
I love this idea! Hope I remember it when LO is old enough to nag!
-
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @Mrs. Jump Rope: hahahaha!
-
I think this is great for older kids, but I doubt a younger kid would be able to go through the sample conversation they give...but I do think the simple repeition of anything ("I said no") is a good idea! I don't think certain things should be a discussion with kids--you give your answer and that's it.
-
While I was waiting for the article to open I had a few guesses. "Mommy said so" and "please stop it"...
I do something similar, but not only for questions... when I have to ask him to do something several times as well. I say "I'm not going to say it again." Sometimes preceded by "you already asked" or "I've asked 3 times". It really works!!
-
I say a few similar things "I've already answered your question and I am not going to answer it again." "I'm not going to tell you again" Or I turn the tables on her "Why, why, why?" questions. Ask them to answer the question instead. I find this to be really effective and she's always more than happy to answer.
-
ah okay. I would probably say something along the lines of what other PP's have said. Just have to be firm, I suppose. no means no
Reply
Subscribe to our newsletter
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite2
17 comments