Can I PLEEEEASE? How do you stop it, the child that woln't take no for a answer?
By rachsal4
@rachsal4 (391)
United States
September 14, 2007 1:57am CST
My son drives me crazy with the over and over PLEEESE. I tell him no and he keeps asking as if my answer will change. I can't stand it!
I have a saying I've said so much to him that he can finish it, "I said NO what part don't you understand? The "n" the "o", or the meaning?"
But still even though he can finish my sentence something in him drives him to ask until I yell NO!
So does anyone have any suggestions to stop this infuriating conclusion to every ? my son asks me???
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5 responses
@BinKsBaBy (505)
• United States
15 Sep 07
My daughter is the queen of the Please mommy! She has even steped it up now its mommy please I promise Ill be good or ill pick it up .... Which is a bunch of bologna!!! I have started this method (its starting to work a bit but I still meed to find a way from not loosing my mind or my cool from the pleases at times) But try this I will only say NO to the same question 4 times then the 5th time I say mommy already said no I am not going to answer you again, she will still say please a dozen more times and the follow up with you dont even care that I am talking to you mommy GUILT TRIP oh the joys of mother hood! Also I explain why (most of the time) I am saying NO! Hope this is somewhat of a help every kid is different. =)
@jatamogue (367)
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
I always try to talk to children like that and ask why do they prefer this or that. Sometimes you make another suggestion on your part with reasons why he couldn't have what he wants. There a lot of things he could do so you may give him some. Usually, a kiss from mommy drives kids away. If you see that child has a reason, then talk to him as an adult and admit you to can be wrong sometimes and that he shouldn't repeat similar mistakes. 8-)
@marylouu69 (297)
• United States
14 Sep 07
I have 7 children, and I understand very well what you are talking about ! I found that you only say NO a few times, and then after that just change the subject, or start talking to someone else. Don't give in to your child, and don't let your child drive you crazy. Just pay no attention to the Please's over and over, and usually they will change their attention to what ever else you are looking at or doing, or talking about because you are not listening anymore to the Please ! It takes some time teaching this but stick with it I did and it really works !
