We all talk about chores our kids have. And I'm currently trying to get a schedule of chores for my son. I actually want to put up a poster board with the stuff on and velcro so he can reuse it. I saw it on Supernanny. Where they used a sun to do morning things and I think a moon for evening.
But it gave me an idea so we didn't have to check mark and make new ones all the time. I could just a roll of clear contact paper to *laminate it* of sorts then glue the velcro stuff. Then just move the item as he does things.
Having a visual helps him, plus he tends to *forget* items he needs to do. Then again he loves to say "you didn't tell/remind me."
So basically how do you teach a child to be responsible for his own chores without *constant* reminders, I know theres bound to be reminders no matter what.
So that's my plan.
Today so far my son has done his dishes he needs to do and after my load of towels he will learn to wash his own clothes. I need him to be more responsible and hopes of getting major self esteem in the process of it. |
Jun. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
But, I found something that truly works for my son. Huge 'man' praise. I say things like...."Wow, N**** what would I do without a boy to lug in all those boxes?" or..."I'm so lucky to have a young MAN to help me with things like _____________" and I've even said, "Women and girls really need strong men/boys. I'm so happy that you're like that."
I swear he looks like bursting. He practically RUNS to the garbage can the next time. He sporatically hugged me after I used the "M" word recently. That's what our little guys want to be, so it must feel validating to hear it.
I've done charts and it always is fun at first, than it fades....the complimenting was the one thing that's really made a true impact.
My .02.