Quote Originally Posted by mfqr
Agreed. They like to say no because they can, and have no reason to back up their decisions. It's stupid. Why say no when you have no reason to?
Exactly. It's stupid, and can even result in the kid resenting his/her parents.

If parents are going to say no to something explain to the kid why, so he/she understands and doesnt feel as though he/ shes never allowed anything.