Epitath for Common Sense (3)
What a great post!
I would like to add in response to eyes that know why"s response, that it is difficult to parent effectively when our rights as parents have also been eroded. I have a child who has been through the high school system, and it has been difficult at best. Seems to me that there are less and less "responsible", and "respectful" members of society coming from the school system. And i am not saying that it is through the fault of the teachers. I am personally glad to have been raised when i was. And i would like to think that i have common sense, a good sense of responsibility, and am a respectful member of society.
I would like to add in response to eyes that know why"s response, that it is difficult to parent effectively when our rights as parents have also been eroded. I have a child who has been through the high school system, and it has been difficult at best. Seems to me that there are less and less "responsible", and "respectful" members of society coming from the school system. And i am not saying that it is through the fault of the teachers. I am personally glad to have been raised when i was. And i would like to think that i have common sense, a good sense of responsibility, and am a respectful member of society.
There is still one huge area where unfortunatley most aren't willing to use.
Unless they(kids) have bought something then it is not there's it is a loaner only.
So very simply, there are no negotiations as negaotiations are between equals, so rules are set down, chores needed to be done.
Then a list of the child's articles(from the one's they love the most etc is placed beside the chores).
The responsibility is then the child's to perform the chore by the alloted time, or they will lose the first article on the list, Not for a day, a week or a year, but forever, get in the car take them with you and give it to the Salvation Army etc. where someone who will apprciate it's value can make use of it.
The pressure is now on them, as there are no discussions. If they choose to talk back the next thing on the list is gone etc.
Now they will be responsible for all that they have or not have.
It works quickly and efficiently.
Heck even took the door off the hinges and took it away, when the door kept getting slammed, his sister applauded and was reminded yours could be next. No more door slamming EVER occured again. (yes for all you politically correct people the door was replaced with a blanket covering and he loved it)
As adults we have the control, we only have to have the heart and love to use it.
Unless they(kids) have bought something then it is not there's it is a loaner only.
So very simply, there are no negotiations as negaotiations are between equals, so rules are set down, chores needed to be done.
Then a list of the child's articles(from the one's they love the most etc is placed beside the chores).
The responsibility is then the child's to perform the chore by the alloted time, or they will lose the first article on the list, Not for a day, a week or a year, but forever, get in the car take them with you and give it to the Salvation Army etc. where someone who will apprciate it's value can make use of it.
The pressure is now on them, as there are no discussions. If they choose to talk back the next thing on the list is gone etc.
Now they will be responsible for all that they have or not have.
It works quickly and efficiently.
Heck even took the door off the hinges and took it away, when the door kept getting slammed, his sister applauded and was reminded yours could be next. No more door slamming EVER occured again. (yes for all you politically correct people the door was replaced with a blanket covering and he loved it)
As adults we have the control, we only have to have the heart and love to use it.
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Our responsibility to parent effectively and to raise responsible and respectful members of society was sent along on the same journey with common sense...and it could go on and on.