Because I Said So

My lad and I were talking the other day about how he HATES IT when parents say do it, or stop it, or whatever it ... BECAUSE I said so.  So having the word prompt gives me a chance to talk about that conversation a bit.

Because I Said So

"I hate it" he said

"I hate it indeed"

"When you or another adult

say that word to me".

"Why," I inquired

"Do you hate it so?"

"What's wrong with the words

Because I say so?"

"It gives me no information,

No reason, no why."

He explained.

"It just says because I said so"

"Ah," I replied

"Sometimes no reason is needed

and that's why it's said"

No reason at all.

"But mom, that's not fair"

My son added on

"I have to give a reason, 

So why shouldn't you"?

I acceded that my lad had a point. 

If I expect one thing from him

Why should I not model the same?

And then I remembered a reason I have!

"My son, but you know, quicker

thinking you are."

Sometimes I say "because I said so" 

because my brain the reason can't find.

And so he agreed, that reason did work

"But MOM you must try!"

And So I agreed.

Easy is not best.

So give it your all, 

not the easiest way.

Teach your children WHY

A reason do give.

Because that's how they learn.

Train up a child in the way he should go

And when he is old he will not depart from It.

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