Hence, the bribery. I'm trying out the "if you whine, or react harshly to someone, then you owe 25 cents...but if I catch you being kind and gentle, then you earn 25 cents."
So far the morning has gone well. They've been earning money, and only had a little taken away. But the best part is that it helps them think before they react. It's also helped me! I caught myself responding in frustration and before I ended my sentence I had tured it around!
This method may cost me a bundle, but if it works then at least I won't have to pay for therapy or cough up the money to bail them out of jail!
***UPDATED: Okay, I think I owe my kids a couple of dollars, when I suddenly lost it this weekend rushing to get out the door and no one was listening or doing what they were supposed to. No, if only I can bribe them into getting out the door on time!
6 comments:
Sounds like a great idea, and something straight out of Creative Correction.
Great idea. I also find myself lapsing into bad habits. And I've noticed that the grouchier I am or the more I yell, the more that my daughter yells as well.
Keep us posted on this! Can't wait to hear if it works! :)
Only 1 of mine can talk, but the other won't be long and then I'll REALLY need this!
Jill
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Love your blog and wonder if I might add you to my new site? THanks and God bless you.
Vicki
I've tried similar and it didn't work, mostly because I can't keep track of who did what. Instead I make the one who hurt the other apologize then find something nice to do for the other, immediately.
I like that idea so much that I'm going to try it out with my kids this week - they've been really mean to each other recently and their both so mercenary that I think that a little bribery could only help.
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