Talk back

Oh boy, we have hit the talking back phase. We knew it was coming at age 4 and it has arrived. Ignacio is a talker anyway. He says EVERYTHING that is on his mind. This makes talking back a bit tricky. It has taken him awhile to get what "talking back" is. For him he is just saying what is in his head; which is what he always does. But, all good things must come to an end and his habit of saying everything that comes to mind has to be curbed. It is important in life to know when to stay quiet; when to think something but not say it; when to SHUT UP. Believe me. I have wanted to say that more than once...but I don't. So, we have zero tolerance. Angel was raised without talking back to his parents and we both agree kids here have gotten out of control with talking back. Too many chances, too many excuses, too many parental statements that end in a conversation. Nipping this right in the bud. I have a feeling we will be working on this for the rest of our lives with him but he is getting the message. I can see him fighting his natural urge to continue dialogue about something but he is slowly learning to "let it go" and "hold that thought" and be quiet. Silence...was a precious gift. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.