Again, Mom needs to get on board. Internet access is a serious carrot to dangle - I used my router like a “treat jar” when my kids were that age.
"Oh, you want to play Call of Dooty? Access denied until your chores are done.” Amazing how quickly things can get done when one is motivated. Granted, your absence doesn’t make this easier, but in reality it’s all the more important since it shifts even more onto Mom when you’re gone. Dad’s on the road, so step up and help out. Floyd and I are speaking from years of experience and can vouch for the outcome. It’s a positive one, despite what a pain in the butt it can be on the front end. -D > On May 29, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Stop feeding him until he starts doing his chores. If he asks where his > supper is, tell him he doesn't get any because he has not done his chores. > When he does his chores he will get fed. He can go do them right then or > when he gets hungry. If he wants to eat, he works. Make a list, this is > what you do on this day, every day, whatever. He checks the boxes. if the > boxes aren't checked, no supper. Change the internet password too, that will > get his attention. > > --FT > > On 5/29/22 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Well the kid does supposedly have chores such as unloading the dishwasher, >> trash, etc but is like pulling teeth to get him to do it without having to >> remind him several times. >> >> On 5/29/2022 4:41 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>> You gotta get her on board. Period. What self-respecting parent doesn’t >>> believe that a kid should participate in work around the house, i.e., >>> chores? And I’m not talking about the sh*t my Midwestern parents expected, >>> like major work, but something as simple as maybe loading the dishwasher >>> after meals or taking out the trash on a regular basis. Yeah, I had to make >>> my bed, clean my bathroom and do a number of other things on a daily or >>> weekly basis, but it was expected. Start out small. Not only that, but it >>> can provide a sense of accomplishment and ownership, not to mention help >>> with self-esteem. >>> >>> Self-entitlement is an ugly thing and near impossible to reverse. You’ll >>> pay a serious price for it in the long term. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On May 29, 2022, at 5:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I try to, but can't get him to do anything and if I try too hard, then my >>>> spouse says I am too hard on him, so it is a no win situation. >>>> >>>> On 5/29/2022 4:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> That what kids are for, Kaleb. Free labor. Make the most of it while you >>>>> can. >>>>> >>>>> -D >>>>> >>>>>> On May 29, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Yea right >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5/29/2022 4:19 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>>> One word…. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Spencer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > -- > --FT > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
