No more complaining about cleaning today. I've never seen their beds made so well. I'm not sure _I_ ever made my bed that well. Katie was arranging her pillow pets and organizing and stuff :). We even cleaned the inside of her closet. She reacted like me, on the gut level, twisted up guts inside.
And I made sure they understood I WANT them to trash the house and have fun. And I made sure they understood that all I needed out of them was to not throw a big fit every time it's time to clean up :).
Well, I for one think you're doing a really wonderful job. You're present, thoughtful, clear and you think out your parenting techniques for both current and future ramifications.
I could wish that many another Dad would work so hard at such an important job.
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I know a few grown-ups who could stand some aversion therapy like that but I'm not sure it would take.
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No more complaining about cleaning today. I've never seen their beds made so well. I'm not sure _I_ ever made my bed that well. Katie was arranging her pillow pets and organizing and stuff :). We even cleaned the inside of her closet. She reacted like me, on the gut level, twisted up guts inside.
And I made sure they understood I WANT them to trash the house and have fun. And I made sure they understood that all I needed out of them was to not throw a big fit every time it's time to clean up :).
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I could wish that many another Dad would work so hard at such an important job.
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