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Originally posted by iflyadash8
I think that raeanna74 would make the better shrink! 
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Normally I would just edit this, but it's been here for awhile so no point in removing it. Plus, I think it can be used as an impetus for a reminder for EVERYONE as this topic is revived.
This comment added nothing to the discussion and was little more than an entirely uncalled for personal attack. Please keep personal attacks to yourselves. Trolls are not appreciated.
I also wanted to add, on topic, that I generally agree with pinkie. It's pretty clear when a kid is asking for an explanation to be a smart ass and when they genuinely don't understand. When a kid asks why he or she should have to do the dishes, they're being a smart ass. When a, say, 14 year old asks why they can't stay over at a friend's house one night (a friend who we'll assume is a good kid as well), I think it's important for a parent to explain their reasoning. It doesn't mean the kid will like it necessarily, but there is respect to be had in someone stating WHY they made a decision, even if you don't agree with the decision, as opposed to the appearance of an arbitrary decision made solely on the basis of keeping the kid from enjoying himself.