The Learning Habits of a 4-year old

So Carson is learning the art of negotiation. Well at least he is trying to. We are trying to teach him when he asks to do thing or asks for something our answer is the answer. No negotiating. For example, he will ask if he can bring his reflective necklace into daycare. He is told no because the rules are no taking toys into daycare. But instead of accepting that answer he replies, "but I need it so no one will run me over." Good negotiating but not the proper way to accept the answer from mommy or daddy. So needless to say we have had long talks about the answer you get is the answer. Don't ask a second or third time. Makes the days awful long. But man he is SO stinking cute!