The word “no” is one of the first words English-speaking children usually say when they are learning to talk. This is because they hear it so often from their parents.“No, sweetie, do not play with the television.” “No, dearest son, do not pull Mommy’s hair.” It was no surprise to me when my son began saying “no” to everything when he was 18 months old. He would often copy the way we reprimanded him, even shaking his little finger at us, much to our amusement. The word “no” is one of the first words English-speaking children usually say when they are learning to talk. This is because they hear it so often from their parents.“No, sweetie, do not play with the television .” “No, dearest son, do not pull Mommy’s hair.” It was no surprise to me when my son began saying “no” to everything when he was 18 months old. He would often copy the way we Reprimanded him, even shaking his little finger at us, much to our amusement.