We have 3 children in this home. Why is it when they are asked to pick up an item, take something to their room, or clean up an area - they suddenly claim no ownership or responsibility? It is ALWAYS the other kid's problem/stuff. Maren's latest trick is to say that she has "outgrown" the item in question - could've got it just last week, but it doesn't fit now!
All kids have brain damage, isn't that how it goes? Maybe it's me?
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play 'Here comes the maid". set the timer for 10 minutes and after that you pick up anything they forgot and charge them 10 cents an item. worked for me! :)
Let's see, adjusted for inflation - that would be about .25 right? I'm not good at playing the "cop/nazi" mom - but I know things would go smoother if they were more accountable. Thank you;)
I was in the basement spraypainting - must've been the fumes but I was mulling over this "conversation". Just wish to clarify. I have no clue what kind of parent you were and was not inferring that you were a tyrant. Just saying that I'm not too good at being the enforcer. Whew! Feel better now - going back down to the basement. Over and Out!
It was a GAME and it was FUN! they raced around picking up and i seldom got any money...
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