When you have to tell your child no because it they might harm themselves, or because they can’t have something at a store, you shouldn’t feel like a bad parent because your child isn’t getting exactly what they wanted.

I think that it is good for children not to have absolutely everything thing that they want.  Everything that they need is a different story, but they are people and need to realize that just because you want something doesn’t mean that you can have it.

If there is something that your child really wants, maybe this is a good time to teach them to save their money and learn the value of a dollar.

Don’t get me wrong Alex is pretty spoiled, but even he gets told no from time to time.