should we say "yes" in every demand of our kids........

I don't think we should always Yes to all the demands of our kids. It's rigth that once in a while we shouldnt give in to everything that they need. This way they will learn that they can'y just get anything they want.

My son had learned that "demanding" things of me and others is not allowed. He's 2 and a half and we've taught him please and that you have to ask nicely. We've also tried to teach him that he is not going to get everything he asks for. We're not unreasonable, though, as some parents are. We don't ignore or yell at him if he forgets, we gently remind him and he goes "Oh! Sorry! Please can i..." But, on the same token, we try to limit our demands of him and ask him if he'd like to do things. I don't think children should demand things of their parents after a certain age--I think they should learn to ask and also learn that when they ask, they may not get the answer they want. This is not to say I've made my kiddo a push-over. I've also taught my son to challange answers he feels are not right. A lot of people I meet are suprised that he will ask for things and people who know me further use the "he's just a kid" arguement to tell me I'm wrong for teaching my son this. Sorry for the novel, but I thought it was relevant to the discussion. :)

No, I do not agree and give in to my child's demands all the time. I think it would only canse them to become more self centred ang take it for granted that they can get whatever they want all the time.

omg... no!!!! Don't say yes to all your kids demands... they will grow up to be spoiled brats! It's ok to give in....sometimes. But they have to understand that, no is also a good word. That it only means we love them more if we learn to say no to them. If they want something that is not good for them, if we say yes to that then it means that we tolerate things that can harm them. We have to learn how to say no, and say no in a nice way, explain why it is not possible for them to get whatever it is that they want during that time. Then maybe, if it's at all possible, you can reassure them that they can have it some other time when the timing is right or at all feasible.

I never say yes to everything my kids ask of me. I don't think it's alright to accept their demands anyway. If a child is demanding something, they need to be polite and ask nicely. Then if they do that, it's really the question that's being asked as to if I'm going to do it or not. Mom, can I have another cookie? No. Mom, can we go color? Of course. I think if you say yes to everything you are setting yourself and the child up for failure later on. This isn't an all "yes" world. They aren't going to get their way all the time.

No it is not. You cannot always say yes to everything your kids ask for, even if they get upset, you as the parent have to know that you are doing right by your kids, not giving in every time they want something. They should be taught this from very early too.

IF you say yes to every demand your kids make you will spoil them.

NO, absolutely not. Kids like to push to the limits, and mine sure try. I especially wont give in if they "demand", and that is usually from the little ones, who are still learning. But you cant just give them everything, and give in to every little thing they ask for....they'd be horribly spoiled and not learn anything, or value anything, because they would be getting every thing they wanted. It's a family's choice on how they accept demands of their children, they have to do what is best, but if you let the kids run over top of you once or twice....they'll keep trying...and trying...and eventually will become disrespectful

Actully it is depend his demand that right or wrong.

oh yes, sometimes it is very hard to say no. I always explain to him why i say no, and my son accepts it. He is a really cute kid. But sometimes I see that he understood, but he is sorry. So sometimes I rather do what he would like eventhough I know in advance that it is not a good idea. In these cases he gets surprised, and he is more happy, because he knows that I do it for him only to see his smile. I try to be a really good mom :)

no its not right to say yes in all there demands you should always give limitation in everything so they will not abuse it.

If you mean demands as them demanding me and telling me to get them stuff or to do stuff, then no. Of course I meet their demands when they are hungry and really need something.

my answer is definitely a NO. if we do, we'll just make matters worse, and we'll spoil our kids. they'd think that whenever they want something, they can just ask for it, or throw a temper tantrum. it won't make them think that there are certain things that shouldn't be given to them. we have to make them realize it, and accept the fact that they're too yung or too old for that thing.

I dont say yes to any demand from my children, They must ask politely to get anything. We are the parents and they are the children. We must set a good example for them. We have to teach them that they dont get everything that they want.

no never say yes to all the demands of the children.

I absolutely do NOT say yes to all of my kids demands. You have to learn "no" sometime and when you are a kid is the best time! My daughter hears "yes" plenty of times but she also hears "no". She has learned that sometmes she gets what she wants and sometimes she does not. If she got her way all of the time, she'd be a spoiled brat and I don't need that.

Yes,we should accept the demands of the children but we should see that it should be limited.We know which is good for children then we will give them which is required so i hope that we should say yes to their demands if it is good only.

i usually always say yes, ihate to see my little on upset if i say no. it got to the point were she wasnt grateful for anything that i was giving her or allowing herto do, and sheis only 5 i want herto eran what she gets and i want her to be able to respect the stuff that i do for her. so now i do not just give in to her i make her earn her rewards, if she demands somthing from me then i dean something frm her... if she wants to go to chuck e cheese i mak her earn it throughout the week, clean up her toys whens she is finsihed, go to bed on time, she has to earn her rewards and that is how i do it now.

To this I say NO, kids are kids we are the parent. Shoot, my kids know I run the show. They don't like it, but hey that is how life works. You will always have a superior. Just my take, rule with rationale and respect. I know it is tough being a kid, I used to be one.

NO and NO. A responsible parent should know when to say no to her children. In my opinion, always saying yes may mean several things: 1. the parent feels guilty for some reason 2. it's easier to keep saying yes 3. the child is spoiled 4. the parent is weak