Living Love & Logic Tip #72

I recently received the following email from my neighbor:

Jim,

Thanks so much for my new favorite line, "Aren't you glad I don't believe that?" It is brilliant! It was an instant re-direct this morning.

Jen

Jen is not the only Love and Logic parent who has discovered this handy Love and Logic One-Liner. It's especially effective when followed by a quick hug and a walk away. (Don't stick around for a response.)

You might want to run an experiment at one of those times when you feel at a loss for words. "Aren't you glad I don't believe that?" serves as a quick and loving reply to lots of childhood favorite retorts, including, but not limited to:

"I can't do that."

"I'm just stupid."

"I guess it's always my fault."

"I'm not going to be your friend anymore."

"Nobody likes me."

"It's too hard."

"I'm never going to…"

"You like her/him better than me."

"I hate you!"

Share this with your friends. They will probably thank you for it just as Jen thanked us.

To learn more easy-to-use solutions for everyday problems with kids, check out my new webinar: Home and School Strategies for Creating Respectful, Responsible Kids.

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Jim Fay
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