Saying N-O is O-K
October 31st, 2008 by tsullivanLittle blurb here about the value of actually saying “no” once in a while to our kids. It’s apparently part of a wider program in Minnesota called: “Say Yes to No.” Interesting.
I felt like the spirit of the linked anecdote captured our goals with the site pretty well. We’re about helping parents be good school parents — how to do that, why to do that, community among other parents taking on the same challenge. We’re not about being super-parents or raising the most amazing — get them their college scholarshoip before they’re 12 — kids ever. Just about trying to do things right, while maintaining some sanity and balance. And having some fun. I do believe that saying “No” at the right times and with consistency is part of that mix.
Off my soapbox now. Funny — I’m off to one of the toughest nights of the year to say NO — Halloween. Boo!
November 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I was glad to read this today. I feel like I’ve been saying “no” a lot more than I want to. Being a single parent with very limited income makes you become big on “no.” Having an overweight child makes you even bigger on “no.” Some days I feel like there is very little I can say “yes” to. Reading the lines, “Just about trying to do things right, while maintaining some sanity and balance. And having some fun.” has given me something to fall back on when I feel like a big meany. Thank you!