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Motivation - how do they get it if they don't already have it?
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<blockquote data-quote="ML" data-source="post: 418373"><p>I don't know the answer. I have always had to use external motivators. Little carrots like "finish your homework THEN you can make popcorn. Hate to say it but food often works but I try not to use it too much. I even have to sometimes do this for things like taking a shower. I'm working REALLY HARD at backing off and letting the natural consequences thing kick in more. He does care about what his teacher Mr. C thinks and a little praise from him goes a long way, at least short term to meeting his expectations. We can't continue to care more than they do forever.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ML, post: 418373"] I don't know the answer. I have always had to use external motivators. Little carrots like "finish your homework THEN you can make popcorn. Hate to say it but food often works but I try not to use it too much. I even have to sometimes do this for things like taking a shower. I'm working REALLY HARD at backing off and letting the natural consequences thing kick in more. He does care about what his teacher Mr. C thinks and a little praise from him goes a long way, at least short term to meeting his expectations. We can't continue to care more than they do forever. [/QUOTE]
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