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Originally Posted by StressedMess
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!!
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Yeah but what a great "that '70's show" parent kind of answer!!

just tell them youre trying to give them the kind of childhood ashton kutcher had - "what a long strange trip its been!"