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Showers!!!!

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ShabbyChic999 · 07/11/2021 10:39

What's the shower routine in your house for kids? My kids have a shower every second day in the evening and we are constantly having to remind them. My 11 yo especially forgets and then always moans and puts it off until last minute - we have to remind about clipping fingernails and sometimes even brushing teeth (esp on a morning, not so much evenings)
My DH is keen to pose strict penalties if these kind of things are forgotten about but I'm not sure.....I'd love to know what other people do, at 11 is it time for them to remember shower and other grooming stuff themselves? DH suggests we withdraw screen time on the day after shower is forgotten about and we have to remind! I think morning showers would be easier to remember because part of getting up routine but he likes night showers and makes for a calmer morning

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Carlissa · 07/11/2021 10:43

Don't come down too hard or showers etc will seem more like a chore than ever.

Try to explain it's what big boys/girls do and get them to choose their own stuff if possible.

Be honest with them about BO etc (I'm sure you probably do talk about it)

I know it's hard but they are probably either embarrassed or oblivious at this age and it will just get worse, believe me!

Good luck

Carlissa · 07/11/2021 10:45

Also, to answer your question mine had showers every morning at that age as the dreaded BO was already with us. Started showers and deodorant before he needed it when he was a bit more compliant...

nextdoorslawnmower · 07/11/2021 10:55

Honestly it's just a case of reminding and almost standing over them til they're showered and teeth brushed. I still have to remind my teen to wear deodorant and basically sniff test him everyday.

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