Comments on: Balancing Privileges and Responsibilities

By: Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:52 +0000

Completely. You are on it. Yes. Tell him what he is already doing and watch that inspiration spread. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.

By: Debby

Debby — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:58:08 +0000

Question: with the privileges for which I feel like my son is already fulfilling the responsibilities, after I ask him what he thinks the Rs might be, can I just tell him what he’s already been doing that shows me he’s earned the privilege? I think it might help him grasp the concept without feeling threatened by it. Then introduce a P whose Rs need to be identified and demonstrated.

By: Natanya

Natanya — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:32:13 +0000

a few thoughts: http://shiftandtweak.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/pr/

By: Slawebb

Slawebb — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:14:02 +0000

I made a list on my blog about some of the privileges I have given that have not been earned. Things like going to the library, taking books out, going out to eat, going on play dates, doing things after school. We are going to sit down with the girls and talk about the responsibilities that will be required to earn the privilege. I want to get the girls to think more about them. I also want to make a list so that they have it to refer to. So when they ask if they can…, I can ask if they have demonstrated that they can do what is on the list. If so the answer will be yes. At least that’s the theory. Wish me luck.

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Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:11:28 +0000

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