Why do parents say because I say so?

“Because I said so” makes no sense to you and your friends, because there is no real sense to it. The excuse (and let’s be frank, it is nothing but an excuse) is used by parents who feel they owe their children no explanation.

Is saying because I said so bad parenting?

Even when it may be uttered out of frustration or exasperation, the “Because I Say So!” response pushes us into the authoritarian parenting style – not only does this fray our relationship with our kids, but could result in our kids ending up being fearful and anxious, less self-confident, and poor communicators.

What type of parent is labeled because I said so?

Authoritarian parents believe kids should follow the rules without exception. Authoritarian parents are famous for saying, “Because I said so,” when a child questions the reasons behind a rule. They are not interested in negotiating and their focus is on obedience.

What does it mean because I said so?

Sometimes parents get annoyed that their child isn’t obeying them, so they answer with this phrase: Because I said so! This means that the child is supposed to obey and not ask questions.

How do you argue with because I said so?

“Because I said so” is actually an appropriate phrase here. The key is to say it calmly after you’ve given a direction clearly and explained your reason once. After it’s said, just go do something else. Don’t allow yourself to be pulled into an argument with your child.

What is an authoritarian parent?

Authoritarian parenting is an extremely strict parenting style. It places high expectations on children with little responsiveness. Authoritarian parents punish children for failures while ignoring their achievements.

What do you reply to because I said so?

But maybe, next time, instead of saying “because I said so”, you can say one of these:

• “I don’t have time to explain right now, please trust me”
• “I need your help and would like you to do this, for me”
• “We can talk about it later, I just don’t think I can explain adequately right now”

How do authoritarian parents respond?

Summary. Authoritarian parenting is characterized by very high expectations for children with a lack of feedback and responsiveness from the parent. Authoritarian parents punish mistakes harshly, but offer little explanation for their rules and punishments.