It is funny when you listen to people give political speeches, in political ads, or any type of political rhetoric there is usually mention of the "American Way." Well, from where I sit it seems the "American Way" includes kickbacks, subsidies, and bribes. So I figured I would give it a try at home. Oh, I'm sorry, we call it "rewarding good behavior.:)
In an effort to reclaim our bed I am "rewarding" the Triplets with a tall glass of chocolate milk in the morning if they stay in their beds from when they go to sleep till it is light outside. Yes, I will change it some when it stays dark late, maybe I will teach them to tell time:) Of course that could backfire when we try to get them to bed early. So far it has worked 2 out of 3 nights. Jackson gave up his chocolate milk last night but I think he might make a different choice tonight as he was most unhappy watching his siblings enjoy their chocolaty treats this morning.
There is no nonsense so arrant that it cannot be made the creed of the vast majority by adequate governmental action.
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
In the last few years, the very idea of telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth is dredged up only as a final resort when the alternative options of deception, threat and bribery have all been exhausted.
Michael Musto
Al
It is so hard to obey!
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As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time talking to our kids about making
good choices. We talk about the fact that bad choices have consequences
and ho...
13 years ago
1 comment:
I am going to try that! I love my kids, but I want my bed back as well! Good reasoning.
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