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Reply to ""Because I'm Your Mother and I Said So!""
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Challenging adults is just a developmental thing and DC will outgrow it. Until then, you're just going to have put up with it. There's no magic way to get kids to stop doing this. Here's what I do with my two boys: Tell DC that sometimes you just have to do what the boss says and you are the boss. Let DC ask questions or challenge, but put a limit on it. Ie. "You can ask me "Why?" once, but once I explain "Why?," and we talk about it, then you need to stop arguing. Don't argue with the boss. When you have moved out, you can do it your way! Yay, for being a grown-up!" [/quote] I'd add that I don't think asking "why" is bratty and I don't think getting an explanation is rewarding bratty behavior. I want my kids to question and understand, not blindly follow leaders. That said, sometimes they just have to do what the boss says. [/quote]
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