How do you get an 8yo to have a shower?

[MinesAPintOfTea]

Just that. We’re fine with behaving “well” most of the time but bedtime is always a nightmare. Won’t get in the shower (or bath) just wants to roll around/hug people instead.

Has anyone got past this? We’ve just spent 30 minutes on me talking him into having a shower. Again.

Well done. Parenting is hard at times.

Move it earlier in the evening.

I know from myself, that it's much easier to do an unwanted task earlier in the evening, before being too tired, than it is to do it when you're knackered.
How about as soon as he comes in from school? There's no reason for kids why a shower should be their last job of the day.