It always seems that our kids want SOMETHING! We have tried "responsibility charts" to help them earn an allowance, but I don't always follow through and the chart loses its excitement before too long. So, now (and this is probably considered bad parenting) we will either bribe them with money (0.25) or we'll "make a deal". The kids have caught on to this:
The other night, McKenna and I were trying to figure out what part of the morning routine she could do by herself. I had told her that she could wake up by herself and get dressed - then I would help with the rest. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she said, "I know, let's make a deal. You guys can put a bowl of candy outside your room and, everytime I get up by myself, I can get a treat!" hmmm - NO DEAL -
One morning Harrison had noticed some cookies on the counter (from the night before) and had asked Adam if he could have one for breakfast. Adam said no. Harrison's reply: "Here's the deal...you let me have a cookie for breakfast and I'll give you one of my dollars!" - NO DEAL -
11 years ago
4 comments:
LOVE IT!!! Kids are sooo funny! :)
Sadly we have the same "game". I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "here's the deal...." Um, thanks for trying, but "no deal". Too funny!
You obviously are raising some pretty savy kids. LOL! Good luck with the deal making.
What fun and funny kids! They are the best. I love the deal/no deal thing. I totally would have taken the dollar. :)
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