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[quote=Anonymous]DS, age 6, is going through a particularly annoying phase (and yes, so far, it's just a phase) of talking back, questioning just about everything I ask/ tell him to do, with lines like "Why should I?" This is not an issue at school or with DH -- just me. When I get to the end of my rope, my response is Because. I. Said. So. That is why. I don't want to get in the habit of rewarding this bratty behavior with an explanation of "why" he needs to go to bed, put his shoes on, or take his dishes to the kitchen. DH suggests a softer "because we're a family and we keep our house clean," type of approach. I did that initially but still get questioned and challenged too often. What do you think?[/quote]
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