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How to get kids to do stuff without nagging...

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BrassicaBabe · 18/09/2023 13:41

...or being perceived as nagging 🤣

Kids are 12 yo

Any hints, tips or app recommendations gratefully received!!

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frozendaisy · 18/09/2023 15:03

Explain as they are getting older if they want to be treated more as adults they need to demonstrate that they are prepared to do some stuff that needs doing not just what they meant to do because they are not little kids anymore.

Do stuff, when asked no complaining

CrispsnDips · 18/09/2023 15:06

Describe some consequences if they didn’t do what you asked:

”Remember you wanted me to take you to […. …..] well, I will do that when you have done [… …]”

bargaining power is always good

Beamur · 18/09/2023 15:07

frozendaisy · 18/09/2023 15:03

Explain as they are getting older if they want to be treated more as adults they need to demonstrate that they are prepared to do some stuff that needs doing not just what they meant to do because they are not little kids anymore.

Do stuff, when asked no complaining

This is good.

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