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Procrastination & Laziness
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No one wants to be a nag. But how do you inspire kids to do what they need to do without procrastinating or avoiding the task entirely?
First, recognize that making your child do something he doesn't want to do isn't unfair, it's actually benefiting him.
"Our children will be happier as adults if we give them the tools they need, which include taking initiative, delaying gratification, and learning to follow through," says Harvard professor Dan Kindlon, author of "Too Much of a Good Thing" (Miramax, 2003).
We're not doing our kids any favors when we let them out of...
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"I have a 15-year old daughter who refuses to keep dirty clothes (and clean ones, too!) off the floor. Â This is really the only chore she has, since she has a heavy academic schedule and has lots of after-school band practice. Â When she is told she can't go out with friends till her room is picked up, she will say it is picked up but then I find the clothes stuffed in shelves in her closet, or hidden under other things. Â By the time I realize it, she is out the door, off to school or whatever, and I am left to stew. Â Help!"
My 17-year old son tried the same thing on me. I just started checking up on everything (closet, under bed, trunks, etc.)! I know it takes a lot of time and you would think that at this age you would not have to do this but in my case I did. My son was surprised at first but now he knows better lol!
My 17-year old son tried the same thing on me. I just started checking up on everything (closet, under bed, trunks, etc.)! I know it takes a lot of time and you would think that at this age you would not have to do this but in my case I did. My son was surprised at first but now he knows better lol!
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July 27, 2007
Its Not Always About Being Lazy
Some children are self-motivated and some are not. I have one of each. At least I know its nature and not nurture. I have found that the less motivated child is actually afraid of failure. His fear is so great, that he prefers not to try... read moreNot Acceptable?