Fully aware - we’ve tried it before, but it didn’t stick. Probably implementation issues or limitations here. They do this in his school with great success, and I think part of it is that he’s so extroverted that when there are other kids also competing, he finds the process more engaging. At home it’s just him so it falls flat. Maybe if me and mom were also on the chart earning smiley faces it would hit harder. Sounds kinda fun too.
Daddy made it to ten, get ready for an episode of Loudermilk!
That sounds like a fun twist on it! I like the idea of including the parents, it shows that we’re all responsible for our own actions, as well as capable of mistakes and improvement regardless of our ages.
I totally get what you mean about him being more motivated when other kids are around. I’ve worked with kids in a number of different positions over the years. Sometimes it’s easier to handle a group of 20 than a single individual, specifically because peers influence each other.
I can’t offer much more besides my support from afar, but from what I’ve read in this thread, you’re doing a great job. Either way, raising a kid isn’t easy, but it sounds like you’ve informed yourself and are doing the best that you can. Thank you.
Fully aware - we’ve tried it before, but it didn’t stick. Probably implementation issues or limitations here. They do this in his school with great success, and I think part of it is that he’s so extroverted that when there are other kids also competing, he finds the process more engaging. At home it’s just him so it falls flat. Maybe if me and mom were also on the chart earning smiley faces it would hit harder. Sounds kinda fun too.
That sounds like a fun twist on it! I like the idea of including the parents, it shows that we’re all responsible for our own actions, as well as capable of mistakes and improvement regardless of our ages.
I totally get what you mean about him being more motivated when other kids are around. I’ve worked with kids in a number of different positions over the years. Sometimes it’s easier to handle a group of 20 than a single individual, specifically because peers influence each other.
I can’t offer much more besides my support from afar, but from what I’ve read in this thread, you’re doing a great job. Either way, raising a kid isn’t easy, but it sounds like you’ve informed yourself and are doing the best that you can. Thank you.