We had an idea regarding autographs

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Surely you can do one trip without collecting autographs? So your grandchild will be disappointed, surely if you took the time to explain to your grandchild that it isn't going to be appropriate to do this on this trip then they will understand. Children need to learn early on in life that sometimes you can't get what you want.
You may think I'm being harsh, but, saying no to a child never hurt them.

Hi. Wow. I don't think you're being harsh, just a little bit rude, actually. Of course we can skip the autographs this time. And OF COURSE we have prepared the child that this trip (if it even happens) is going to be different. Your comments "Children need to learn early on in life that sometimes you can't get what you want" and "Saying no to a child never hurt them" are really condescending. Every one of my children and grandchildren know that they don't always get what they want and NONE of us have any sort of delusion that saying no to a child is going to kill them. Jeez. It was merely a thought/idea/question, which is why I posted it here. I realize now it's not a good idea--thanks to some very kind, smart and thoughtful comments and alternative suggestions from cool DISers, which is what I always expect and usually find here.