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So what do you do when they DON'T learn from natural consequences? Give up?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 352347"><p>I'm with the Robin on this one.</p><p> Take him for twice a year cleanings and this will set an example for him (hopefully) that one goes to the dentist once or twice a year for a cleaning and checkup.</p><p>Provide for him floss and perhaps give him an ocassional reminder, but let the dentist do the heavy lifting of the big speech. Consider getting him an electric toothbrush.</p><p>Limit sugary stuff in the house and when he asks "why?" tell him it is because his check-ups at the dentist are not very good.</p><p> That's it. He's 15, and this probably is not all that uncommon. He is still immature. Hopefully, when he gets a little older, it will sink in. The natural consequences might help. Right now, since he is under age, you need to provide for his medical care.</p><p>Although I totally get your point about how these kids don't get cause and effect, this might be more of an immaturity issue (fingers crossed) and if he is a difficult child, chances are you've got other things too worry about and can at least for now enjoy the benefit of letting a dentist help you out with this one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 352347"] I'm with the Robin on this one. Take him for twice a year cleanings and this will set an example for him (hopefully) that one goes to the dentist once or twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Provide for him floss and perhaps give him an ocassional reminder, but let the dentist do the heavy lifting of the big speech. Consider getting him an electric toothbrush. Limit sugary stuff in the house and when he asks "why?" tell him it is because his check-ups at the dentist are not very good. That's it. He's 15, and this probably is not all that uncommon. He is still immature. Hopefully, when he gets a little older, it will sink in. The natural consequences might help. Right now, since he is under age, you need to provide for his medical care. Although I totally get your point about how these kids don't get cause and effect, this might be more of an immaturity issue (fingers crossed) and if he is a difficult child, chances are you've got other things too worry about and can at least for now enjoy the benefit of letting a dentist help you out with this one. [/QUOTE]
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