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IdaBriggs

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4. You make logical sense. Maybe if I frame it "rude" and "learn the rules" --

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 02:28 PM

Aug 2014

that might help? He keeps adding in that infamous "why?" and honestly, it is a hard question to answer.

"Because it is rude!"

"Why?"

"Because I SAID SO!!!!" <== not working as an acceptable valid answer

I have always encouraged both of them to ask questions; I did not learn some of the social conventions myself until I was in my late teens, so trying to do this "be compliant, but only when it is appropriate" is definitely a challenge.

You made a great post. I will share it with my husband tonight. Thank you!!!

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Parenting Advice Please: Will my 7 year old boy make it to 8? [View all] IdaBriggs Aug 2014 OP

I would suggest you have the discussion with him--again-- mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #1

You make logical sense. Maybe if I frame it "rude" and "learn the rules" -- IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #4

you could explain why it is rude by saying orleans Aug 2014 #5

Good luck with that one, Ida. He sounds like my youngest when he was that age. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #2

Yup - and unfortunately, I am seeing some of my own behavior coming back at me from my youth! IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #3

TELL HIM the advice that is practical for ALL Skittles Aug 2014 #6

What skittles said. MissB Aug 2014 #9

mnhtnbb & orleans have given good advice irisblue Aug 2014 #7

My youngest will be 24 this week. redwitch Aug 2014 #8

Might he be dissatisfied with the information you're giving him... Barack_America Aug 2014 #10

No advice on how to make him stop but pipi_k Aug 2014 #11

It was at around this age that I taught my two the number one rule vanlassie Aug 2014 #12

Just laugh about it dr.strangelove Aug 2014 #13

I am generally not in favor of armchair psychologizing Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #14

it's time for him to learn about personal boundaries and private space magical thyme Aug 2014 #15

"We've talked about why it is rude/impolite/inappropriate." JVS Aug 2014 #16