You know you have reached the low point in a conversation with your child when the only thing you have left to say is, "because I said no." Lucas and Eli are both master bargainers and don't take no for an answer easily, not out of disrespect, it's the challenge. I think I'll take them to flea market sales this summer....that would be an experience for sure.
Tonight the bargaining was over whether or not "the boys...include my husband in this" could have permission to sell the go cart....and buy a dirt bike. The go cart was a huge concession for me. It has roll bars, motor cut off, speed controlled (by the parent) and seat belts...I mentioned the roll bars right? Dirt bikes possess none of these therefore my vote is NO DIRT BIKE at this point in time. Much more skill, judgement and SKILL followed by more good judgement needed.
I told Lucas that he didn't know how to ride a dirt bike. He informed me that it's his Dad's fault (remember the good judgement requirement? Not shown here as he threw the parent in his corner under the bus) as Mike won't let him drive his motorcycle...a full sized Kawasaki 1700 Nomad thus proving the child has no concept of what he'd be dealing with even in a much smaller version. This conversation continued until I hear the words, "because I said no" come out of my mouth. Apparently not something he could bargain or argue with cause I got a humph and he went to tell Eli how they would have to "get along" with the go cart until mom stopped being scared. Wonder when that exactly is scheduled to happen....probably the same time the good judgement arrives.
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