Beth Teitell’s article “Violent video games put parental judgment to the test” (Page A1, Jan. 8) brought me back. The thing is, you can’t start saying no to this stuff once a kid has reached his teen years. Well, you can, but the conflicts and arguments will be tougher than ever. You have to start saying no EARLY.
From the early years, kids are going to test you, and demand things they shouldn’t have, or want the “it” item because their friend has one. Saying NO early on, and walking away from the little pouting face, sets the boundaries, and using certain phrases lets children know who’s in charge.
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Very good letter, But I would take a step further. Children are better off with NO video games, and NO television. If, at a young age, they learn that they are not going to have these, it becomes the norm, and there is little drama.
I agree, but toady's parents don't know how to say no, that's why kids today are entitled, it's their parent's fault
Parenting is "hard". It's scary how so many today want to be "friends. That's immature and a disservice to the child.