Posted by Dinah on March 2, 2004, at 17:06:00
In reply to Teenager late (AGAIN) for school, posted by fallsfall on March 2, 2004, at 7:58:35
When my son was in preschool we had a running battle over his dawdling. I tried getting him to think of possible solutions. He drew a nice little no dawdling sign. We changed where he dressed. We turned off the TV. No change, and I didn't like being angry with him. I don't like being angry, period.
So I told him the next time he was late, we were getting in the car whether or not he was dressed, and we did. No fighting, no anger. I even expressed regret. I didn't actually bring him into preschool that way, although I had gotten his teacher's permission (in his earshot). I let him change in the car. But he chose to be ready on time pretty consistently after that. Because he knew it was his responsibility, and that he would pay the price if he didn't. Mom wasn't going to fuss anymore. Because Mom didn't have to go to school in her jammies.
What would be the natural consequences of her having to walk to school or having to miss it entirely because she's late for the bus?
poster:Dinah
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