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Does anybody manage to get their dc to keep their rooms tidy <head EXPLODES>

27 replies

GiganticusBottomus · 10/09/2011 16:44

My dc are 7 and 8 yrs old. Their rooms are vile and they spread their crap stuff all over the house. I am aware of course that this is pretty standard behaviour but FGS does anybody manage to get their dc to keep their rooms in reasonable order? I've just gone into ds's room and in addition to the usual toys/this morning's PJs etc on the floor there are clean pants everywhere, WHY????

Yes, I could spend time every day tidying their rooms for them if I object so much but
a) I don't want to
b) I don't have much time at the moment to do it
c) I don't sodding want to! I keep the whole house clean and tidy, they have one room each

Aaaah, that was a nice rant.
Grin

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FootprintsOnTheMoon · 13/09/2011 19:09

ByTheWay - that would prompt my Dd to launch an elaborate scheme/ den building / jewel shop / teddy bear school to entertain her friend!

I find some help from FLYlady kids challenges. Her strong anti-clutter ethos really addresses the roots of my Dds problem: that her room is a shrine to half finished projects.

purpleturtle · 13/09/2011 19:46

Blush My DD has had a schoolfriend tidy her room after school. It's not just babysitters!

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