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Kiddo is very good at shaking her head and calmly but firmly saying "Sorry, but no."

This is the exact energy I want for her to have when she sets boundaries throughout her life.

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But maybe not at bedtime?... 😅

#parenting
#parenting
Hedders
The parents’ paradox. “I want you to be independent minded, strong, assertive, and to think critically. Just not when I tell you to do something!”
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág
"I would happily debate the merits of brushing your teeth from a logical perspective instead of giving orders, but debate would mean the other party has arguments other than NOOOOO"

Welcome to politics
Fi
My son often replies to requests with a very polite "no thank you", it can be infuriating.
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág
The rage is real :D Mine weaponized it as "Mom is angry at you now." "Sorry, but you are not."
Fi
I tend to just sit back now and say okay....then I see him thinking "uh oh, Mum is too calm, I should maybe do it".
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