Introduction

For as long as there have been parents and children, the word "no" has been in use. A favorite of every two-year-old, it is, also, a necessity in the parental vocabulary.

The Purpose of Saying No

Sometimes I Have To Tell You No gives parents the chance to explain to their offspring the need for its use. Moms and dads get a little emotional back up.

Children's Perspective

Children get to see that they aren t the only ones being denied their whims. Boundaries can be set, anger and feelings of disappointment may flare, but at the end of the day, we can cuddle and know we still love each other.