Promise?  That simple word means a lot to a child if you say “yes”.   Unless you intend to keep that promise try another approach – one that let’s your child know that there is a possibility that what he/she hopes for might have to wait.  To give false hopes to a child tells him that you cannot be trusted but, if you are honest, the child will understand that you will try to do your best.  It is better to be up front with a child, than to disaapoint him at the last minute.  If you are able to fulfill the request, you will show your child that you gave it your all, and the excitement and surprise will be even more satisfying for both for you.  Broken promises leave resentful feelings and sad memories.  Make a childs memories be of honesty, trust and love.