Battle of the Wits

OK, your child comes in and says “Mom, can I…..”

Sometimes we can be so caught up in our daily lives that your instant response is an emphatic “No”.

Remember, kids are people too, and everything that they ask seems reasonable in their mind.

Instead of the knee jerk reaction, think about their question.

Then ask them to explain to you why they should be able to do the things that they ask.

Sometimes an amiable agreement can be made.

Maybe a quid pro quo of sorts: You can go to the park with your friends if you room is clean and your homework is done.

Don’t forget to listen to your kids. If you treat them as an adult, they will often act like one in return.