Children learn whether it’s okay to say no from their parents. Learning is either direct or indirect. Firsthand, children see how their parents respond to being told no, either by siblings, other family members, or outside adults. The parents’ response to being told no informs the child about whether it’s okay to say no. If children receive the message “I cannot say no,” then they will struggle with saying it. This message doesn’t have to be verbalized explicitly,
