Parenting

Tell Them What YOU Will Do Challenge

Last month, I talked about and challenged you to Tell Your Children What To Do.  Now, what do you do when your child still doesn’t listen (gasp, does this happen in every home?)?  That is when this strategy comes in handy!  😉

 

 

Telling your children what YOU will do is a technique of 

and many other parenting strategies. Using this strategy properly will put the responsibility on the child and not turn you into the bad guy.

 

Examples

I will pick up the toys that are left on the ground in 10 minutes, instead of, go clean your room.

The car will be backing out of the driveway at 7:30, instead of hounding your children to get ready for school.

I will read a book to kids who have correctly finished their chores in 15 minutes, instead of hounding them to do their chores.

I will play a game with kids who listen the first time.

I will be leaving to get ice cream in 10 minutes, kids with complete homework are welcome to join me.

 

Tips

• hold true to your word and follow through, this may require a backup plan/babysitter
• be consistent
• don’t get angry
• don’t nag
• don’t lecture

 

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Challenge

Week 1: Think of a situation that frustrates you, is there a way to transfer the responsibility onto your child?  Just brainstorm this week.  Feel free to comment/brainstorm below!