Accepting "No"

How do you answer?

• "Okay maybe next time."

• "But I finished my work, I want the computer!"

How do you answer?

• "No, I want to play a game now!!"

• "Okay I will"

• "But I want to go now!! That's no fair!!"

• "Okay maybe another day!!"

How are you supposed to answer?

• "Okay Mom, here is the phone."

• "But Mom, can't you talk to them later?"

How do you answer?

• "But Dad, I don't want to wear it, take this off now!!"

• "But Dad, I don't like this shirt but I will wear it for now."

How do you answer?

• "No. I hate eating veggies!"

• "Okay. I'll eat a few bites"

How do you answer?

• "Okay, I'll try but will you help me later?"

• "No fair, I hate you!!"

How do you answer?

• Scream and say "No fair, I want a cupcake!"

• "Okay, can I have a piece of fruit instead?"

How do you answer?

• "Oh, well can I get another book?"

• "No, I want that book. Go get it now!"

How would you answer if your mother said "no"?

• "Oh man but it's my favorite show!!"

• "Fine!! I didn't want to watch it anyway."

• "Okay, I'll record the show and watch it tomorrow."