How can family meetings promote “Work before you play?” When your ‘Sammy the Slacker’ sneaks out of chores, watches you do them, or would rather play than work today, use the family meeting.
“If work’s your thing,
Don’t count me in.
I’d rather play,
Than work today,
Gone fishing!”
From Sammy the Slacker in Character Building on BackTalk Street. page 81.
Why not announce, “We have a problem? Let’s get together before dinner and discuss it.” Have your kids guess what the problem is.
Family Meeting
Discuss how, “Work before Play” motivates kids to get their chores done.
Listen to their ideas.
Ask, “How could kids tackle their chores and like them too. They might say, “That’s impossible.” Take time to laugh.
Say, “No, I’m serious. Let’s brainstorm.”
Listen again. Tell the note taker to write the suggestions in your Family Meeting Diary.
Perhaps you’ll use the Chore Chart Kit. If so, consider one of the 80 Fun Activities as rewards for doing their work before they play. Pick up the 80 fun activities by subscribing to my free parenting newsletter at http://www.KidsDiscuss.com
Family meetings are excellent for deciding on age appropriate chores You’ll find them in my Chore Chart Kit with a special chart, and rewards. Why not train your kids to become responsible for their chores and like them too? Don’t do all the work. Share the chores.
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