Call it whatever you wish, bribery, disciplining or parenting. Whatever suits your fancy, but it works wonders for me.
Oh yes, I am taking credit for this one…..
I have a “deal” with the 3 younger ones….
If their room is “mommy” cleaned before supper, they each get a Popsicle to enjoy on the front porch after supper.
However, there are few stipulations…
* I will remind them only once about 30 minutes before serving time* There will be no fighting, yelling, choking, spitting, or whining during clean up* Everyone must do their share* The oldest sibling will inspect their bedroom before supper begins (He’s the neatest of the bunch) and just sometimes I don’t have to be the mean one around here
VIOLA…….Their room is always clean, organized, and perfect before supper!
Can I hear an AMEN or two!
What bribery compromise works for you and your children?
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I love that you have the older children give an inspection. I have a ten year old daughter. Every morning we each do our own list of daily chores. When we are done, she inspects me and I inspect her. It works great!
Love that you have to include choking LOL! We Company Clean the house every Friday. I reward my kids with a couple of pieces of candy if the job gets done correctly with no whining, arguing, dawdling, etc.