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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids don't get to issue commands to adults like "don't touch me" or "Don't talk to me I'm watching TV" in everyday situations. Of course if there's something big or terrifying going on or the kid is scared about something, that's different. I mean every day normal situations. I'm frankly shocked at what some parents allow. [/quote]

Kids absolutely can say "don't touch me". They can say it in a non-a$$hole way, of course. But empowerment begins at home and every kid needs to know that they are the boss of their body.[/quote]

+1.  My 4 year old says "I don't want to be touched," which I think is fine; she also says that exact phrase, "I am the boss of my own body," which is grating but she's just repeating what she's been taught.  Granted she says it at annoying times like washing her hair or applying sunscreen, but I try to work with her if I can -- "If you want to wash your own hair, you can.  Please say that so that I know."
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