Over the past while, it has become clear that mine do. Especially my boy child.
So last night, after a stressful day, we had a family meeting. The 4 of us sat down and Daddy and I began said "smackdown".
I know right now when my Mum reads this, she is thinking "Oh, don't be so hard on those kids!!!!!". But then a part of me knows she has seen the behavior I am talking about, so she'll get over it :)
What are those behaviors?
- Being sassy
- Yelling at each other
- Not picking up after themselves
- Being negative & excessive complaining
Daddy and I came up with a yellow and red card system. Kind of like in soccer. Certain offenses get a yellow card, others are automatic red. 3 yellows makes a red. If you receive a red, there is no board game at night (or tv before bed). We play a game every night except Thursdays and Fridays and the kids love this so it is great currency.
Automatic red cards are: yelling, any physical things like hitting, big crying/whining meltdowns.
Yellow cards include: sassy comments, sassy actions (sighing, rolling eyes, folding arms, stomping feet), negative comments/complaints.
Any toys left not put away at bedtime after a clean up reminder are put away for one week.
Smackdown started this morning. As of right now, Lucas has 1 yellow card ("Why do you always BOSS ME AROUND?????") and Ellie is clear.
I will let you know how it goes.
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4 comments:
Oh, I like it! I hope they are able to make it with few yellow and no red cards!
Grandmas always think we're hard on their precious grandchildren! I think they forget all the little things add up to eventually make a big issue(the attitude!).
I hope it works well for you guys!
Oh! My!!!!---(yes! my precious grandchildren!!!) ---but I understand.
Just a thought---would there be an opportunity for a GREEN card---3 greens might earn something back early!!!or a special treat-- positive stuff is always good too.
Good luck! I'm sure you will be able to ditch the reds and yellows soon!
Love, Mum
Nope sorry! No green cards! :)
Sounds like 1st grade for Tommy. They however start off on green, go to yellow and then red if they are really bad. They also have a purple card for when they are really good and they get a small and I mean small treat. I may have to do that here too. Are you sure you were at your house and not mine?
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