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Have I Gone to Far?
Asked by L.B. from Biloxi
on August 14, 2011
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So, I just took away all of my 15 year old son's electronics - PS3, phone, computer privileges, TV - all of it.
Why? Because I have been asking him to mow the lawn...
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- You could let him know that if he hasnt mowed by dark tonight, that first thing in the morning you will be taking all his stuff to a thrift store to donate. He might c...
- I know the situation is handled at this point, but I would like to suggest that if you get to the point again where the lawn is not in need of mowing then you do not p...
- I think you did the best thing. Would a future boss let him get away with not doing his job for three weeks? Would he be paid for doing nothing? No. You are the "b...
"Instilling" the Importance of Chores and Hardwork in Young Kids......
Asked by 3.B. from Huntington
on March 31, 2012
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My middle guy is almost four and the baby 1.5. I want to start working on teaching them (mainly the 4 yr old) about helping around the house and that our family is a t...
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- We do not pay for chores. My kids clean, mow, do laundry because we are a family and it needs done. If I am sick or if I worked my husbnad would make dinners or they...
- My kids always had one responsibility - to do well in school. They are responsible for getting straight As, getting their homework done on time, and keeping up with t...
- First I would teach him about money. Get a workbook and show him how to add coins and dollars. Tell him what money is good for. Just paying him for chores is not cl...
Chores
Asked by S.D. from Atlanta
on September 12, 2007
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I tend to be a pretty impulsive, inconsistent person, which I know isn't a great trait in a parent. Especially when I have a severely impulsive ADHD boy to deal with ...
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- A suggestion: if your son is motivated by money and receives an allowance, how about he has to pay YOU when he doesn't complete what he's asked to do? Start the week ...
- Sit down together as a family and make a 2 charts. 1 with a list of chores that need to be done regulary and then let each decide which chores they want to do and wri...
- S., I see how hard you're trying! Here's a little motto I keep in mind: KISS = Keep It Simple Sweetie! If you have trouble being consistent, you probably need ...
Chores for 5 Year Olds
Asked by J.H. from Tallahassee
on March 6, 2009
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Hello all!
First let me start off by giving a background. I have twin boys who are 5 years old and are in pre-k (birthday fell late so they start kindergarten this ye...
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- My first thoughts on the stealing issue were the same as Tammi F's. Does he want to spend more time with his father? This could be the issue that needs to be explore...
- J. - Just my 10c worth - I have issues with my son stealing - he is 9 now. He steals stuff from ME that he knows that I would not allow him to have. Mostly food item...
- I have 4 boys, my youngest is 5. His chores are 1. Wipe down his bathroom (clorox wipes) and keep it straight(this is alternated monthly with my 8 yr old). 2. Empty ou...
SOOOOOO Frustrated! Stubborn 7Yo!
Asked by W.H. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Ok. I have a very bright 7yo son that has a simple list of chores to do each day that consist of homework, brush teeth, practice piano, one chore he gets to pick, pic...
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- I have a child just like that and it is harder when they are a teen. I suggest you get help for what you are in - power struggles. You have to be more forceful and t...
- A reminder - you are in charge. If he cannot remember to do his chores without you reminding him, he won't remember to take care of a pet. And yes, he should do them 1...
- Check into attending "Love and Logic" classes they will be a life saver to both of the issues you wrote about.
How Many Sweets for Kids?
Asked by B.T. from Houston
on June 10, 2009
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Hi! I am trying to figure out a way to provide a balance of sweets in our house without banning them entirely (I don't think depriving is the solution). We have trie...
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- At our house we talk about "grow" foods and "whoa" foods. How grow foods are good for us and whoa foods are only for sometimes. I love Dr.Sears who said, aim for...
- I love ice cream..and so do my kids. We have one day a week when the kids can go sugar crazy. Usually that day is Saturday (known as sugar day). When we first initi...
- Hi B.- I don't really have a "system" for limiting the sweets but my children do not eat them all day long either. First I control what comes into the house so I d...
Buying Birthday Gifts with His Money
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on December 30, 2010
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We are a one-income family because I lost my job and my husband agreed to take over making the money and I agreed to stay home with the child.
How do you work birth...
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- Money stress is such a bummer. Perhaps the gift of TIME would work? Does he have something that he's wanted to do but hasn't had time? You could give him a gift certif...
- My situation is the same, but reversed. My husband lost his job 3 years ago, just before DD was born. He was able to collect for a quite a while but that's now run o...
- I am a SAHM too and my husband works outside of the home. But just because the paycheck is in his name doesn't mean it's just his money. It's our money. We're in this ...
Money Issues
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on March 30, 2010
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Hello Mammas,
Just wondering how all you SAHM's handle not really "having" your own money. I am having a hard time accepting the fact that I always have to ask my h...
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- Several have recommended Dave Ramsey - I haven't done his program, but I've heard him speak, and he's great. It is very important that you make time together to sit...
- Thanks for posting this. Im kind of in the same situation. I quit working as a teacher this year in order to be a stay at home mom. My husband shares a lot of quali...
- I am a SAHM, and I handle all of our finances. I tell my husband that that is part of my job as "manager" of the family. He works all week, so I pay our bills, budget ...
Splitting Monthly Bills with Hubby
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on April 24, 2012
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How do you handle the bills at your house?
I work full-time, and right now my husband works part time. I make significantly more than he does (almost twice as much...
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- I think part of it depends on why he's working part time. Sounds like he's not that interested in full time. So what I think is fair is to figure out how much you sp...
- My hubby and I don't "split"the bills. We are a team - it's not mine and his, it's ours. I too make more money than hubby - right now he's drawing unemployment and w...
- You can only "split" the bills if EACH of you is making an equal amount to cover the bills. Clearly, you are making more so really, YOU pay the bills....there is no "...
Conflicting Rules
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on March 10, 2011
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We've told our 9-year old daughter repeatedly not to leave her toys out in the living room where they could get stepped on and broken. Well, what do you know she left ...
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- She's not getting it on purpose. At 9 she is definitely able to understand that by leaving her toy out, she did something wrong. If she did something wrong, then she i...
- Try phrasing it differently. Instead of saying the "person responsible for the toy being broken" has to replace it, try "the person breaking the house rules has to rep...
- I would bring up the fact that the toy is not really "hers" persay because she didn't buy the toy, you guys did. Technically it is your toy that you let her play with...
