Most parents have used the line, "Because I said so." If you haven't, I suggest you do so. Now, it's time for everyone to practice the most vital part of that line, "AND that's the only answer you need." I have found that by adding these few extra words solves/ends many arguments and endless lines of questioning.
For example:
Child: "I want a cookie."
Parent: "No"
Child: "But why?"
Parent: "Because I said so and that's the only answer you need."
Note:
"That's the only answer you need" can be tacked on to the end of nearly any answer you give.
For example:
Child (Ean): "Did we have a pinata last year?"
Parent (Me): "Yes"
Ean: "No, we didn't"
Me: "Yes we did, Ean."
Ean: "No we didn't"
Me: "Yes we did. I have a better memory than you, and that's the only answer you need."
***END of argument***
Such a versatile line...Practice it; Use it; Love it.
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