Ok, I admit it. I sometimes use bribery in order to get our 7 year old daughter to do what I want or need her to do.
Getting school work finished is not always fun, but if there is a reward it gets accomplished in a flash. Picking up toys is not a joy, but knowing there is a treat after makes the job happen more easily.
I know I should teach her more about delayed gratification, that the world does not revolve around her, and that sometimes we need to do things just because they must be done.
All that being said, however, sometimes I like a treat or reward for something I don't exactly want to do. Like cleaning the kitchen, folding laundry, dusting. Maybe if I start giving myself a reward every time I get the things I need done, I will do more. And maybe not...
Sugar and spice, bugs and grubs, girls and boys. We have three adopted children, all with special needs. Our oldest daughter has fetal alcohol syndrome. Our middle child (the only boy...for now) has spina bifida. Our youngest daughter was born at 22 weeks. Join us on this journey through the world of special needs kiddos, homeschooling, and whatever else comes up.
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