To think my DC's should listen to me once in a while

[natenewt]

Is it too much to ask. That in trying to get them to school on time, or to eat something, or to tidy their room or do their homework. That they listen to me, maybe just once???

I feel your pain. Mine have to be told at least four times to do anything before they actually listen and do it.

I too feel your pain. In this house they get asked nicely twice, then I say, 'I'm going to get shouty unless...' At that point it usually gets done.

Because then I shout, in a deranged 'oh no mum's lost it' sort of way.

What are the consequences if they don't do as they are told?

I hear ya. Reminded dd last night that she has school trip today, she had to be bathed, clothes out, bag ready etc LAST NIGHT. Did she? She barely made it to the train, no breakfast, hair messy and money (£10 note and £5 note) lying loosely in her bag. I chased after her with gloves and hat.

DP doesn't listen either though, so I had a good, silent, pregnancy fuelled hormonal cry twice this morning already!

Consequences are natural ones. Dd would have missed trip and DP doesn't get lift to town. I leave in 7 mins.

What age are your kids op ? If they are older primary school you ask the teacher how they would feel if, on Monday ( or whenever) you are going to stop nagging them to get up in the am /do their homework at night. Sadly, my dd takes it harder when teacher is disappointed in her than she does when I am. Stupid unconditional love....!

They are 8 and 6. I ask nicely twice, the third time is a warning that they'll lose the time to play before school and then if its still not done its time out on the bottom step in the hallway.

I think a word with the teacher is a good idea. I get into a cycle of being shouty which gets us nowhere, not helped by the fact I'm pg and very hormonal! I need to get positive with them again don't I.

Consequences for not eating dinner is no dessert, and no computer time unless homework is done.