Karen, I didn't think of it like that. You're right. I guess I was just wanting his easy child to give a more definitive answer which would take the heat off of us, making HIM the bad guy rather than us.
In thinking about why this bothers me so much, I have a sneaky feeling I'm trying to avoid the nasty part of parenting again, saying my OWN definitive "NO!"
I really like your idea to tell him that he needs to move along or perhaps not call for awhile.
Thanks, I CAN do this!
