Comments:
Inkdragon
I didn't do the counting thing, but I have been known to say, "Don't MAKE me say it again." (Please include the squinty eyes, flairing nostrils and clenched teeth, thank you.)
[2004-06-27 11:12:58]
I didn't do the counting thing, but I have been known to say, "Don't MAKE me say it again." (Please include the squinty eyes, flairing nostrils and clenched teeth, thank you.)
Trin
I do the counting thing. It works. Gives my son the ability to make good choices for himself.
[2004-06-27 13:03:35]
I do the counting thing. It works. Gives my son the ability to make good choices for himself.
oliana
HA! I do the counting to three with Boo. I did it to all my kids when they were little just to speed things up...I mean they're still little, but 9 and 10. Even Boo gets her little rear in gear when I start counting and I'm not sure why....I've never threatened her with any sort of punishment. It's more to get them to hurry up if I'm being patient...but if you think about it, kids aren't deaf. They hear you. You should only have to ask them one time. Usually I tell them to listen carefully or look in my eyes. I ask them to do something and tell them a time limit. Usually works unless I'm not following through. It's all about follow through baby
[2004-06-27 14:42:50]
HA! I do the counting to three with Boo. I did it to all my kids when they were little just to speed things up...I mean they're still little, but 9 and 10. Even Boo gets her little rear in gear when I start counting and I'm not sure why....I've never threatened her with any sort of punishment. It's more to get them to hurry up if I'm being patient...but if you think about it, kids aren't deaf. They hear you. You should only have to ask them one time. Usually I tell them to listen carefully or look in my eyes. I ask them to do something and tell them a time limit. Usually works unless I'm not following through. It's all about follow through baby
Oliana
inpatient I mean
[2004-06-27 14:43:49]
inpatient I mean
oliana
IMPATIENT! Christ. You can tell I work for a hospital
[2004-06-27 14:44:43]
IMPATIENT! Christ. You can tell I work for a hospital
opalanne
I never was a counter. The two things I see that I think seldom (ok - never, in my opinion) work are screaming and time out in the corner. There were a few times that I allowed my kids to reduce me to a screaming lunatic, but every time I think about those instances I feel nothing but shame. Screaming only proves one thing - that you have no control whatsoever and that you are an idiot. Of course, let your teenaged boy come home with his second MIP in a year and see how much better screaming will make you feel ;-) You already feel like a failure, so feeling like an idiot isn't that bad at that particular moment in time. I hate screamers, and I pray God will forgive me for the times that I went left on my kids. I have yet to see an effective example of the time out in the corner thing, although perhaps I would have been better at parenting if I had given myself a time out, went to the corner, and fell to my knees seeking wisdom before I dispensed my own judgement. Being the control freak that I am, though, I generally muck it up first and then ask God to fix it. Some kids never learn, I tell ya! I am so thankful for my Father's patience with me. What we couldn't learn from following His example at parenting...
[2004-06-27 14:49:53]
I never was a counter. The two things I see that I think seldom (ok - never, in my opinion) work are screaming and time out in the corner. There were a few times that I allowed my kids to reduce me to a screaming lunatic, but every time I think about those instances I feel nothing but shame. Screaming only proves one thing - that you have no control whatsoever and that you are an idiot. Of course, let your teenaged boy come home with his second MIP in a year and see how much better screaming will make you feel ;-) You already feel like a failure, so feeling like an idiot isn't that bad at that particular moment in time. I hate screamers, and I pray God will forgive me for the times that I went left on my kids. I have yet to see an effective example of the time out in the corner thing, although perhaps I would have been better at parenting if I had given myself a time out, went to the corner, and fell to my knees seeking wisdom before I dispensed my own judgement. Being the control freak that I am, though, I generally muck it up first and then ask God to fix it. Some kids never learn, I tell ya! I am so thankful for my Father's patience with me. What we couldn't learn from following His example at parenting...
opalanne
Ya just gotta feel sorry for my kids, don'tcha? I mean - look at the length of the comments you get from me - think how my kids must feel every time they know I am gonna tell 'em what I think. You know they are going "OMG - please let her give us the condensed version!" I never say anything quickly. That in itself has to be punishment enough for any situation, don'tcha think? ;-)
[2004-06-27 14:54:57]
Ya just gotta feel sorry for my kids, don'tcha? I mean - look at the length of the comments you get from me - think how my kids must feel every time they know I am gonna tell 'em what I think. You know they are going "OMG - please let her give us the condensed version!" I never say anything quickly. That in itself has to be punishment enough for any situation, don'tcha think? ;-)
Barbara
I believe in 1 2 3 Magic. I'm a counter and I usually only have to count to 1, by 2 they are quickly doing or ceasing whatever was requested. Some people who count...using fractions or hitting 3 then yapping once again, makes me want to slap the shit right out of the parent!
[2004-06-27 20:26:57]
I believe in 1 2 3 Magic. I'm a counter and I usually only have to count to 1, by 2 they are quickly doing or ceasing whatever was requested. Some people who count...using fractions or hitting 3 then yapping once again, makes me want to slap the shit right out of the parent!
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