In a message dated 5/16/02 2:58:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Something I have started doing with my 12 yo dd and 8 yo dd is making them pick up their mess. WAIT! Don't roll the eyes and huff yet! I have a plan! I simply stand over top them until they do it. >> Lynn - You go girl! Never underestimate the power of a determined mother! It may not be a perfect plan, but if you stick with it and outlast them it can work. My sons are 10 & 15 and I've been doing this for so long that they generally just give in and do what I ask - they know I'm not going to give up til its done. My best friend calls me *relentless* - but she is also amazed at how my kids listen & help. Last time I mentioned this, someone on the list said that being relentless is the job of a mother - and I guess that's true. It can be tiring, but it does work. Diane *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Journey from clutter List Website http://journeyfromclutter.com Members Only Page http://journeyfromclutter.com/MembersOnly/MembersArea.htm Unsubscribe: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word 'unsubscribe' in the 'Subject:' field to be removed from the main list. To Unsubscribe from the Digest version of the list send the unsubscribe message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
