Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.
--Don Wilder, American speaker
You want your child to do something. Your child doesn’t do it, and when you ask why, she’s full of excuses and reasons why she can’t. All the while you’re thinking that if she just did it instead of making up excuses, it would be done by now. Here’s how to move kids to action.
Tips for
· all parents
o Figure out consequences for when your child refuses to take responsibility.
o Create routines in which responsibility comes first.
o Keep a sense of humor.
· parents with children ages birth to 5
o Go along with your child’s fantasies and work them into responsibilities.
o Give young children a notice before transition.
o Work responsibilities into your daily routine.
· parents with children ages 6 to 9
o Create a balance between home and school.
o Make a game about excuses.
o Teach kids the difference between real and lazy excuses.
· parents with children ages 10 to 15
o Set family guidelines about responsibility.
o Break down responsibilities into smaller pieces.
o Take away a privilege, if needed.
· parents with children ages 16 to 18
o Congratulate your teen on their accomplishments.
o Make sure everyone in your family is doing their fair share of work.
o Explain that everyone needs a balance of fun and responsibility.
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