To piggyback from Art's post, my oldest and I had a similar discussion this weekend. She asked for something, then said "Just say NO mom, just no. If I ask for a car, don't say you're going to save that money to buy me a grave and a headstone instead." Who knew? Apparently my kid doesn't WANT me to elaborate, while I feel this insane need to EXPLAIN why my answer has to be 'no' at this time.

By the time I have this parenting thing figured out, I will no longer need the answers!!