http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ericgu/archive/2009/12/01/the-power-of-no.aspxEric Brechner wrote an interesting post titled " Don't panic ", about how to deal with requests. I sometimes agree and sometimes disagree with what Eric writes, but it's usually a pretty good read. In this case, I agree with his approach, but disagreeen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ericgu/archive/2009/12/01/the-power-of-no.aspx#9933068Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:06:40 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9933068Jared<p>Keep in mind that there is a line of age here. When children are very little and do not understand &quot;Sorry I didn't realize &quot;x&quot;&quot; and you changing your mind because you are honest versus I push and push until daddy gives me what I want.</p> <p>there is a big difference between the two and when kids are young, like three or so sticking with your decision is a big deal. When 10 and they know your yes is yes and no is no, you do have the liberty to change your mind when they ask again.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9933068" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ericgu/archive/2009/12/01/the-power-of-no.aspx#9931155Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:45:07 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9931155Eric Gunnerson<p>Yeah, I know what you mean...</p> <p>Negotiation is fine (though I'm not sure you can expect &quot;negotiation&quot; at that age) - it's the whining and crying that I was concerned about...</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9931155" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ericgu/archive/2009/12/01/the-power-of-no.aspx#9931109Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:59:25 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9931109Jay Bazuzi<p>The pattern of behavior you set up with your daughter could also be described as: &quot;Daddy sticks to his guns even when he knows he's wrong. He's not willing to be flexible as new information comes to light. It's hopeless to negotiate with Daddy.&quot;</p> <p>Don' get me wrong; I struggle with this issue every day.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9931109" width="1" height="1">