What? I don't? Yeah, I don't. And although I pride myself on seeing things pretty black and white, with an ability to be on target with a plan....I find myself challenged. To be fair, I am challenged on many levels. We will discuss one here.
My youngest daughter is 11. She is bright, socially accepted, loved by her teachers, liked by peers, given praise from leaders and fellow parents, gets good grades, and is an all around good kid.....BUT....yes, the big but....she fails to take responsibility for anything.
Five people in the house, she argues with four of us. The fifth one is her and if she argued with that one, well, we have a different issue. We all appreciate the art of negotiation....this kid...not so much. We nail her on the inability to negotiate or take responsibility. Guess what she does? She fails to negotiate OR take responsibility.
You can debate with this kid until you die. She will not give in, she will not settle. She will not see your way. She will stay in her room as long as you demand. She will say she gets it later. But next time, she will be just the same.
My youngest daughter is 11. She is bright, socially accepted, loved by her teachers, liked by peers, given praise from leaders and fellow parents, gets good grades, and is an all around good kid.....BUT....yes, the big but....she fails to take responsibility for anything.
Five people in the house, she argues with four of us. The fifth one is her and if she argued with that one, well, we have a different issue. We all appreciate the art of negotiation....this kid...not so much. We nail her on the inability to negotiate or take responsibility. Guess what she does? She fails to negotiate OR take responsibility.
You can debate with this kid until you die. She will not give in, she will not settle. She will not see your way. She will stay in her room as long as you demand. She will say she gets it later. But next time, she will be just the same.
Advice.....how do you handle this kid?
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