Years ago, I watched while a talkative and determined 6-year-old boy tried to convince his mother to let him do something she had no intention of letting him do. He argued, questioned, defended, and insisted, while his mother patiently answered each point he raised, and listened very respectfully to all his complaints.
But when he finally said, one last time, WHY CANT I? his mom did something different. She leaned down, took his little face gently into her hands, and said, in the kindest, most loving voice imaginable, Because I dont allow you, honey.
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