Because I Said So!

My son likes to try to argue with me or talk back sometimes. He knows that it is unacceptable and normally will stop himself, but sometimes the "because I said so" is necessary.

Sometimes yes I do, its ok trying to explain but when the day has been long and everyone is tired sometimes a short sharp because I said so works wonders. Often though if its a why question that keeps on being a why question say like why do cows eat grass I will turn it back on them and say I dont know why do YOU think they eat grass normally stuns them into quietness lol!

That will get old with your children very fast. I have found that if I make my children write out sentences it helps alot.(if they are old enough to write that is) I explain what they did wrong and also why it was wrong as they are writing any where from 100 to 1000 clean and complete sentences, this does not happen to often once a child knows they have to MAN UP to what they have done wrong they tend to avoid getting into trouble. I am from a family of Military members, orders were always given and there was never a point where you did not do as you were told, however you did rebelle alot more..LOL I think whatever works for each set of parents is good for them, there is not one way to get your children to understand things.Each child takes their own time in learning and understanding and that is what makes them all so different and special. If it was that easy to raise children we would not be seeing so many parents on all of these talk shows asking for help. Good luck and know you are teaching your children with love and understanding and your doing it your own way!

I used that on my daughter when she was three and she threw it right back at me! Usually I do take the time to explain. Obviously if it's a matter of safety, you often need to react first and explain later, but generally I do try to explain.