One of the best pieces of advice I ever learned regarding child raising was, “No always means no.”
If you begin at about 18 months to two years, it sticks.
When you tell a child “no,” you cannot change your mind and so you must use it sparingly.
It may begin with something simple like telling him not to touch something hot. Simply say “no” and move him away from the danger.
You must be consistent and it takes energy and determination on the parent’s side.
During the grade school years, it may be a “no” to an activity, an online game or even a friend.
Always explain the why of the no and suggest a substitute.
By the time high school comes around, your child will have grown up with the fact that when mom or dad say “no” they mean it and there is no use contesting.
Use the word wisely. Sometimes you have to pretend not to see or to know an objectionable activity or friend so that your child learns to make good judgements on their own.
Growning up making good decisions with confidence is a very important gift you give your child and it takes a lifetime of work but your gift in return is a responsible young adult you can be proud of.
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