If you didn't tell them not to do it, would they do it?
2006-09-19 11:07:25 · 13 answers · asked by johnnymifo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
you are right tell them no they do it say nothing they dont. keep your mouth shut. i do with my 3 trust me it works
2006-09-19 11:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children grow up to do what you do, not just what you tell them to do. They push to find the line where they will get punished to find out what are the rules of life, until they reach true maturity, they will always test the "rules".
2006-09-19 18:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to explain...give a reason which is true to your knowledge. If you are a trustworthy decent adult and the activity is harmful you will probably have brought up your child to respect what you say and not to take your advice lightly.
If your child knows that you are inconsistent and not to be trusted s/he will be more likely to do the opposite of what you want.
2006-09-19 18:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by feathergentle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a point but you can't take that chance with kids because some are not only kids but are thick as well. So if you say "put your hand on that hot iron", the take up rate could be quite high.
2006-09-19 18:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether they can see through you or not, some kids are really good at spotting when they are being manipulated, even at the age of 4.
2006-09-19 18:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what it is. If you tell them to go to bed they wont, but if you tell them not to go to bed they'll just smile and stay up, so i'm confused about the question but yes or is it no?
2006-09-19 18:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how bad they behave. If they're really good kids then they'll try really hard not to do it. But when you say no, it's a temptation to them.
2006-09-19 18:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by no body special 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second my mom told me not to do something I would go do it just to see why I couldn't, it a kid thing and curiosity too.
2006-09-19 18:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the child, but if you tell them "no" and don't punish them when they do, why would they not do it again?
2006-09-19 18:12:41 · answer #9 · answered by HeadsOrTails-YouStillLose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most kids get the idea to do sumthing from the fact that u tell them not to...yea....but wen i was small i wud do stuff cuz i wanted to wether pple told me not to or not
2006-09-19 18:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋