My grandkids stayed with us for a week last year. Every time my grandson tried to get away with something, I’d tell him, “Forget it – your Dad already tried that thirty years ago, and it didn’t work for him either.”
Duck, that’s not a big revelation. Most kids understand that words mean different things for different people. He might have learned it from his parents, he might have learned it from a relative, a teacher or a friend.
Today’s cartoon just shows that he’s learning what the word means to his grandparents.
Puppies can recognize human expression practically from birth. I bet ghrandkids are nearly that smart. You have to LOOK like you mean it.
Cats probably can too. but they will never admit it.
Good for you, Grandpa! Stand your ground and show them that “no” means exactly that – no. Waiver for a second and they’ll manipulate you at every turn to get what they want. They’re young but they’re already starting to get good at it (especially Lizzie because she’s still so young and cute)!!!
JanLC over 13 years ago
Amazing how they can tell, isn’t it?
alviebird over 13 years ago
What do you think?
tis4kis over 13 years ago
Grandparents have had a lot more practice at it Michael.
luckylouie over 13 years ago
My grandkids stayed with us for a week last year. Every time my grandson tried to get away with something, I’d tell him, “Forget it – your Dad already tried that thirty years ago, and it didn’t work for him either.”
WebSpider over 13 years ago
Granddad has it right. Don’t give them a reason, don’t try to rationalize, just give them a solid NO.
cdward over 13 years ago
Yes.
mirthiful over 13 years ago
Duck, that’s not a big revelation. Most kids understand that words mean different things for different people. He might have learned it from his parents, he might have learned it from a relative, a teacher or a friend.
Today’s cartoon just shows that he’s learning what the word means to his grandparents.
coffeeturtle over 13 years ago
what big eyes you have….!
SillyStuff over 13 years ago
Grampa said it all in one word, ” No”.
magnamax over 13 years ago
Puppies can recognize human expression practically from birth. I bet ghrandkids are nearly that smart. You have to LOOK like you mean it. Cats probably can too. but they will never admit it.
gofinsc over 13 years ago
There are noes, and then there are noes. You just have to know which one is now.
You can’t stare down a cat, but picking up the spray bottle works wonders.
bryan42 over 13 years ago
“Is that a real poncho or it that a Sear’s poncho?”
RI Red Hen over 13 years ago
FishStix, sounds like my son with his three daughters.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Good for you, Grandpa! Stand your ground and show them that “no” means exactly that – no. Waiver for a second and they’ll manipulate you at every turn to get what they want. They’re young but they’re already starting to get good at it (especially Lizzie because she’s still so young and cute)!!!