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“Because I said so” #parentingtips

April 28, 2014 by NYCSingleMom Filed Under: Single Mom Daily Life

When I was growing up, we never argued with our parents and I mean never,  even as adults. When my dad said do something, we did it. PERIOD! He often used the expression “because I said so!” No explanation,  what ever.

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Our generation of parents are expected or should I say it’s recommended that we provide explanations of why our child can, shouldn’t do something or have something. Looking back through the years, I have to admit that providing explanations to my daughter only leads to a prolonged argument/discussion with my daughter.

The other day, my daughter wanted to leave after school to go the park and then return back to the school for her after school class.

I told her “no.”

Actually I had previously told her “no”, a week ago. As you can see from the text thread, she obviously wanted an explanation.

I was at work and not in the mood to deal with this so I just texted “because I said so and I don’t owe you a reason.”

Would this have worked in person? Who knows?

But I am going to actually try this strategy in our next face to face encounter. We shall see.  I unfortunately do not have the Darth Vader voice my dad had so this may get ugly.

Have you ever told your child, “No and because I said so?” What was their response?

 

 

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    April 28, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Stay strong!

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