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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 265024" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>I think when kids are younger...they dont understand time. They think they want things and they need to have them when they ask for them. This should begin to change as they get older. Toddlers want things NOW! It is hard to explain delayed gratification to them. I have noticed with my granddaughter when we take her on a trip in the car that it is hard to get her to understand that we cant give her something until we stop at the "next exit." After a few car trips now she seems to get that concept. Now she answers us back...Next exit Grandma? Yes baby...Next exit. </p><p></p><p>I think the key to teaching that you cant have everything NOW is starting young. Start with small things...tv shows, leaving for the store, etc. Anything you can delay for a short while. "oh you want a cookie? Well, you can have one later after you pick up your toys." or even..."you want to play on the computer? Well computer time is at 4pm and it is only 2pm. Go outside and play until then."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 265024, member: 1514"] I think when kids are younger...they dont understand time. They think they want things and they need to have them when they ask for them. This should begin to change as they get older. Toddlers want things NOW! It is hard to explain delayed gratification to them. I have noticed with my granddaughter when we take her on a trip in the car that it is hard to get her to understand that we cant give her something until we stop at the "next exit." After a few car trips now she seems to get that concept. Now she answers us back...Next exit Grandma? Yes baby...Next exit. I think the key to teaching that you cant have everything NOW is starting young. Start with small things...tv shows, leaving for the store, etc. Anything you can delay for a short while. "oh you want a cookie? Well, you can have one later after you pick up your toys." or even..."you want to play on the computer? Well computer time is at 4pm and it is only 2pm. Go outside and play until then." [/QUOTE]
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