29 Only Child Requests: Parents, the Correct Response is No

Yes, I said yes to my only child’s requests and stepped in or gave in. I “bought” many of my only child’s excuses and much of his “sweet talk.” His stalling and “weaseling” worked. He was a master of shirking responsibility. His claims of “I forgot” or “I’ll do it later” were frustrating.

Often it is more efficient, faster or easier for a parent to handle many of the things an only child is perfectly capable of taking care of himself. “Covering for” an only child is a trap many parents fall i...