How often did your parents say yes to you or did they always say no? Do you think parents should say yes a lot to things that they don't mind you doing, as long as you ask in a nice way? Does that help a child learn how to be polite?
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Being polite is easy when someone is saying yes to you. The real lesson is learned when you can be polite when you're being told something you don't want to hear. Responsible parents say yes or no on a case by case basis, depending upon what they feel is right for their child. And they teach them to be polite regardless of their decision.
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i think if a child wants a treat they should earn it! get good marks at school wash up, dust etc if they were well behaved you say yes when they ask and explain im saying yes because you was as good at... this make repeat perfomance!
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My parents made me earn it well my dad, my mom gave me everything i cried about. I have to work my ass off to go out with friends on saturday night when its dad. My mom was different supply the money for it, ill get it when it came to booze and such. Other than that i was spoiled but also knew i had to work for some things.
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Action always helps in the battle for trust. If you can handle the no's the yes will be so much sweeter.
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My dad always said no. My mom would sometimes say yes, but usually she would go along with whatever my dad decided. The golden rule was to always ask my mom first for a better chance of getting a yes. And no, you can't just say yes b/c it's asked nicely. Children hardly ever see the big picture and parents have to consider whats being asked a little more carefully. Children would end up in a lot of trouble if that weren't the case.
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Uh i never get the answer yes. i mean ill even ask my brother or sister to drive me somewhere but i always get no. my parents too. they take my sisters everywhere and give them money, but when it comes to me, i get absolutely nothing. i cant go to concerts they don't take me anywhere, i hate my life.
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my mom says no alot she only said yes twice
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Mine said no most of the time. In an ideal situation, the parents will balance saying yes and no. Although saying no helps children learn how to cope with not getting their way, parents should say yes if the request is harmless and the child asks politely. Rewarding good behavior is one of the best ways to reinforce it.
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98% of the time my parents said, "No!" to just about ANYTHING I asked to have and/or do!
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