What to say when your parent says because I said so?
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What to say when your parent says because I said so?
But maybe, next time, instead of saying “because I said so”, you can say one of these:
- “I don’t have time to explain right now, please trust me”
- “I need your help and would like you to do this, for me”
- “We can talk about it later, I just don’t think I can explain adequately right now”
Should a parent say because I said so?
“Because I said so” is actually an appropriate phrase here. The key is to say it calmly after you’ve given a direction clearly and explained your reason once. After it’s said, just go do something else. Don’t allow yourself to be pulled into an argument with your child.
What does a toxic parent say?
Never say “You are fat!” or tease them constantly, saying “fatty,” “overweight,” etc. These kinds of statements will not just hurt your child, but they will even lead to emotional stress, eating disorders, self-consciousness, and more.
What is the meanest thing to say to your parents?
Worst Things You Can Say to Your Parents
- “I wish you weren’t my dad” You really don’t mean it, but in the heat of the moment, that’s what you said.
- “I wish you were dead” You’ve been pushed to your limit.
- “I bet you can’t wait to get back to work”
- “I hate you”
- “Shut up”
What do you do when your parents say hurtful things?
16 things to do when your mom says hurtful things
- Show that you are not dependent on her.
- Listen your favorite songs.
- Let dad know about it.
- Let your friends relatives know about it.
- Stay calm and do nothing.
- Spend time with your pets.
- Go for outdoor adventure.
- Let her know what she doing wrong.
What to say instead of I said so?
4 Phrases to Use Instead of “Because I said So”
- 1) “When…Then…”
- 2) “Anything you can do to…”
- 3) “What’s your plan for…?”
- 4) “Asked and Answered.”
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How long should you ground a 15 year old?
Grounding for a week, or two or three weekends is probably sufficient to get the message across without losing it over time. A month may be too long. As the parent of a teen, a shorter time gives you a lesser chance of caving in and reducing the grounding period later.
What are signs your mom doesn’t love you?
13 Signs Your Mom Doesn’t Love You
- She downplays your achievements.
- She never expresses pride in you.
- You avoid expressing yourself to your mom.
- She tries to make all decisions for you.
- She openly rejects you in front of others.
- Your mom is angry all the time.
- She has apathy towards you and your future.
How do I know if my mom hates me?
There are some signs that, when noticed, could mean your mother hates you. The signs include: She never shows affection. She blames you for her unhappiness.
Why you shouldn’t say because I said so to your kids?
Even when it may be uttered out of frustration or exasperation, the “Because I Say So!” response pushes us into the authoritarian parenting style – not only does this fray our relationship with our kids, but could result in our kids ending up being fearful and anxious, less self-confident, and poor communicators.
