Although LIVE with Kelly & Mark is currently on its summer hiatus, viewers were treated to a pre-taped host chat during Wednesday’s episode – and it featured a lively debate. The episode included a segment where Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos discussed a "Just Because Day" – a family holiday created in the 1950s to celebrate the ability to do things you want "just because". However, the couple went on to discuss the potential downsides of the phrase – especially when it comes to children.

"Oh my God, I'm taking the day off – just because," said Kelly. "When you say 'because I said so' or 'just because' [to a child], it literally sends kids' brains into a short circuit and it makes them feel unempowered," she added. The hosts then explored a scenario where children aren't given a clea

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