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I just don't know how to convince my 8 year old that "not now" doesn't mean "never."
We decided not to buy him a book he wanted, and I already feel awful about it. I *hate* saying no to books. But it's a new hardcover, and we were only at the store to buy a birthday gift for his friend.
I wouldn't feel nearly so conflicted if it had been a toy. And we really will buy it for him soon - probably next pay period!
But he is heartbroken and wounded and angry and sad.
@reedsandstrings maybe when the book does in fact come later he'll be able to believe it
@cutewitchirl That has never worked before. Next time we say "not now," he still will hear "never."
Until, I suppose, he eventually grows out of it.
@reedsandstrings damn ;_;
