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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 124731" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>This part of the thread struck a chord with me. I think saying something like, "Hey thanks so much for [cleaning the tub, taking out the trash, bathing the dog, etc]" is enough. I don't think I should have to leap into the car and run out for a movie or ice cream when they do something that is expected, such as help with household chores. If difficult child were to clean my car or sweep out the garage or rake the leaves, then H usually will pay her with some money. </p><p> </p><p>When she was younger we tried the rewards calendar and it worked for a while, but eventually difficult child would basically be a huge pita for a while and then when she wanted something she'd do something special. Maybe we did it wrong, I don't know.</p><p> </p><p>MC, I think that you have to come up with whatever rules are specific to YOUR needs and YOUR household. Each of us have different things that we can live with and others that we cannot. I'd say that the best thing you can do is make your short list and your long list and go over it again and again until it includes or excludes those things. It's tough, but I've found it's even tougher to follow through. Best of luck, and hugs~</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 124731, member: 2211"] This part of the thread struck a chord with me. I think saying something like, "Hey thanks so much for [cleaning the tub, taking out the trash, bathing the dog, etc]" is enough. I don't think I should have to leap into the car and run out for a movie or ice cream when they do something that is expected, such as help with household chores. If difficult child were to clean my car or sweep out the garage or rake the leaves, then H usually will pay her with some money. When she was younger we tried the rewards calendar and it worked for a while, but eventually difficult child would basically be a huge pita for a while and then when she wanted something she'd do something special. Maybe we did it wrong, I don't know. MC, I think that you have to come up with whatever rules are specific to YOUR needs and YOUR household. Each of us have different things that we can live with and others that we cannot. I'd say that the best thing you can do is make your short list and your long list and go over it again and again until it includes or excludes those things. It's tough, but I've found it's even tougher to follow through. Best of luck, and hugs~ [/QUOTE]
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