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Erika Anne Sauter

Oct 9, 2017·1 min read

I feel this is one of the worst phrases ever and made it a point to never say it to my kids. I think it’s important to explain why in order for them to learn right from wrong. My mother said this to me all the time and I greatly disliked it.

Erika Anne Sauter

Newspaper reporter in Eastern Iowa. The views expressed are mine alone.

The phrase “Because I said so” never really flew with me. I’d buy in when my Dad said it, out of respect but didn’t accept it as a…

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