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In the real world, you don’t always get what you want. You will be better able to deal with that as an adult if you’ve experienced it as a child. – Dr. Phil
Please……
You were right Mom and Dad. NO is not the end of the world.
NO taught me that I would have to choose carefully.
NO taught me that I would have to save for what I want.
NO is a necessary part of growing up.
NO meant that if I really want something, I have to work for it.
NO taught me the value of money and that there are more important things than money.
NO taught me to withstand defeat.
NO made me independent and more determined than ever.
Saying NO is one of the most loving things you did because…
What I want is not always what I need.
Disappointment hurts, but it doesn’t incapacitate me.
I know my strengths, I trust my instincts.
I know what heights I can climb, even when things don’t go my way.
And I know the glorious view that awaits me when I get there.
Is it hard for you to say NO?
talktodiana 
Great post, Diana! And a nice compliment to your parents. Well done!
Russ
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Thank you Russ!
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Thought provoking and so true. Sometimes a simple NO can mean so much more…as you’ve perfectly demonstrated here! Love it 🙂
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Thanks for your kind comments and checking out my blog 🙂
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I’m going to jump right in here, have you read the story called ‘Mean Moms’ – this post reminds me so much of that http://www.holybible.com/resources/poems/ps.php?sid=646.
I arrived here through Louise’s blog. We obviously have one wonderful person in common
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No I’ve never read that – I will have to check it out! Ahh yes Louise…she is something isn’t she? Thanks for stopping by, saying hello and taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂 – Diana
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If only more parents would do this. Yes, sometimes it’s hard to say “no” to your child, but as you point out, it teaches them that we don’t always get what we want in life.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate it!
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Thanks for reading this post and leaving a comment. Love your blog am following now!
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Thanks!
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I love this. I am getting better at saying no. I don’t have kids, but my parents – especially my mom, was a good role model and told me no more than I wanted to hear. I guess that is the hallmark of good parenting, huh? 🙂 Thanks for posting.
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My pleasure! Thanks for reading my post. – Diana
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No.
see that was easy 🙂
I can say no easily — it’s sticking to my no that’s not so easy! 🙂
sometimes, it’s easier to just say no and then think about it! Tee hee — drove my daughters mad. I’d say no which actually meant — I need to think about it — but because they’d pester me if i said, I need to think about it, I began with no and worked up 🙂 tee hee.
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Ha! You be one clever lady Louise!
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It depends what they are asking. Sometimes it’s pretty easy – no you are not playing with the lighter. Other times it’s harder, eventually I’m thinking wouldn’t it be easier to make a new dinner than fight over eating this one? (but don’t worry, still a no, Popsicles are not dinner)
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haha thanks for popping by and making me laugh with your comment! My brother and I would get up early (before my parents) when we were little to eat icecream for breakfast!
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Forgot to answer your question: yes I find no difficult to do!
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The weird thing about ‘no’ is it can be easy sometimes (not usually) and terribly difficult at other times – this is such a good post!
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Thanks very much J!
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