Say No to Kids

For some parents, it is hard to say "no" to their kids. But if you never say "no" to your kids, they'll be shocked when they enter the real world and realize that not everyone says "yes".

Steps

 * 1)  Let go of any guilt you feel for saying "no". Maybe you feel bad when you say "no" as if you are denying your child happiness. Keep in mind, however, that your job as a parent is to prepare your child for the real world, in which they do not get everything they want. If you teach your child they can have whatever they want, whenever they want, you might make them happy now, but do you really think they will be happy when they are adults?
 * 2)  Keep in mind that your child knows how to pull your heartstrings. Children are very smart and adaptive. They have all day to observe you and subconsciously learn how to get their way. They don't do it on purpose (well, sometimes) and they don't do it because they're bad kids. It's just what kids do, and you need to make yourself immune to such manipulation.
 * 3) Make the kid earn what they get. "No" doesn't have to mean "never". If your kid wants something, tell them what they have to do to earn it. In the real world, most people get things by working for them. Give your child a reasonable assignment, and tell them they will get what they want if they finish the assignment.

Tips

 * The only hint that really works is: Be firm!

Warnings

 * The kiddo might get sad. But life is life.