Originally Posted by Dude
The only time this was an issue was when she offered something later for something now. A common example was when she was engaged in something at bedtime, and didn't want to stop. She'd propose skipping bedtime stories... a fair compromise that meets both our goals, as she gets to continue her activity, and we get to ensure she goes to sleep on time. Then we'd announce the new bedtime had arrived, she'd demand stories, and then behave as if we'd betrayed her by holding her to her end of the deal.

Oh yeah. So been there. My 2nd child tried to tell me last week she didn't want any Christmas presents if she could just.... I don't think so...