Gogo who is 4 and still cannot tell his left from his right shoe is already actively trying the art of manipulation. GOGO: Please Mommy will you buy me a new toy? I: Look around. We can hardly fit the ones you have. No, I will not. GOGO: But just this little doggie I saw. It will be the last toy you buy me (Early signs of addiction perhaps? The next toy, drink, pair of shoes will be the last one. It is always the next one, and never the one you already have). I: No. GOGO: It is just a tiny little doggie. I: No. Size does not matter. GOGO: Fine. Then I will cry. And I will not like you. I (taking his attempt at manipulation rather seriously): Let me tell you two things. First, if you want to cry be my guest. Crying will not get you anywhere. Second, since you do not like me, perhaps I should stop playing with you and leave your room. (After a pause, he opted for an abrupt change of subject and we continued playing happily).
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:21:02 +0000
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