Empathy & Episodes | No! Don't! The Winning Strategy for a Sick, Ugly Four-Year-Old! | The Little... - Video

My boss, who spends all day saying "No!", "I won't!", and "I hate you!"

Take advantage of your child's **"frog mentality"**, which makes them want to do something even more when you tell them not to! If that doesn't work, try the deadly jelly temptation...

When was the most "frog-like" moment for your child?
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Three years into parenting, I can tell just by looking at your eyes. My little one's dedicated psychologist, that's me. Never take "No" at face value. Hidden within it is "Pay attention, I want to do it." Now, everyone, perk up your ears. This is my top-tier sales secret!

When I tell you to go right, you always swish to the left! When I tell you not to, you laugh even more excitedly. Then I'll change my strategy. Let's see if you can catch your child. A customized frog-like solution!

When I tell you to eat, you say "No!" You turn your head sharply, but say, "Oh, too bad! I'll eat all this delicious sausage myself! Yum yum!" My puppy, gulping, comes running. When I put on shoes, you say, "No!" You stand there, barefoot, but you say, "Really? Then I'll go to the playground alone! Bye-bye!" Your urgent hand runs at the speed of light, offering you your shoes.

When I tell you to turn off the lights, you act like you'll never sleep, but when you pull yourself together and pretend to snore, you start to act like you're going to sleep, "No! Wake up!" You rock me and fall asleep in my arms. By now, I'm the perfect trainer who's stealing your heart. Your heart's instruction manual, complex yet transparent!

When I try to dress you, you run away, flailing about! When I pretend to put it on first, you whine and demand to be put away. "Okay, that was great! Today was perfect! My brilliant frog-taming technique!"

When I tell you to put away your toys, you say, "No!" You just spill blocks, but "Shall we compete to see who can get it in the basket first? Ready, set!" My adorable dog, burning with competitive spirit, always trying to win, says, "No!" when I suggest you take a bath, but hides behind the sofa. "Who's the brave warrior who'll defeat the bubble monster in the bathroom today?" The sight of you stripping off your clothes and running to the bathroom.

Every time I go to the supermarket, I clutch the chocolate I've decided not to buy. "No, leave it where it is!" The moment I say, "Oh, there's Pororo vitamins over there! Who's going to get them first?" You coolly toss the chocolate aside and head straight for the cart. This is the taste of parenting. I learned a lesson today, you little punk!

"No, I won't, I hate you," you say, dozens of times a day. Sometimes, even in my head, the steam rushes in! The lid almost pops off, but before I drift off to sleep, I rub my sleepy eyes and ask quietly. I hear those words from your small lips, "I love you as much as the universe!"

Ah... those words are game over. All the accumulated fatigue melts away, melts away. I'll gladly be fooled tomorrow and the day after! Sweet dreams, my beloved, even if you're rebellious!

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