Mom's Twelve-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement

Cleaning House: A Mom's Twelve-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement

by Kay Wills Wyma

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1508 KB
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Print length	:	290 pages

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As a parent, it can be easy to fall into the trap of giving our children everything they want. We want them to be happy, and we don't want to hear them complain. But what we may not realize is that we're actually ng them a disservice by not teaching them the value of hard work and gratitude.

One mom decided to take a stand against youth entitlement in her home. She embarked on a twelve-month experiment to see if she could change her children's attitudes about what they deserved.

The experiment involved a number of changes to the way the family lived. For example, the children were no longer allowed to have their own cell phones. They had to earn money to buy things they wanted, and they had to help out around the house without being asked.

At first, the children were resistant to the changes. They complained and whined. But the mom stayed firm. She explained to them that she was not trying to punish them. She was simply trying to teach them the importance of hard work and gratitude.

As the months went by, the children slowly began to change their attitudes. They started to appreciate the things they had, and they became more willing to help out around the house. They also started to understand the value of money, and they began to save up for things they wanted.

By the end of the twelve-month experiment, the mom was amazed at how much her children had changed. They were more mature, responsible, and grateful. They had learned the importance of hard work, and they had developed a healthy appreciation for the things they had.

The mom's experiment is a reminder that it's never too late to teach our children the value of hard work and gratitude. By setting limits and expectations, we can help our children develop into responsible and productive adults.

Here are some tips for parents who want to teach their children the value of hard work and gratitude:

• Set clear limits and expectations. Let your children know what is expected of them, and be consistent with your discipline.
• Make your children earn what they want. Don't just give them everything they ask for. Make them work for it, either by ng chores around the house or by earning money.
• Teach your children the value of money. Let them know how much things cost, and help them to understand the importance of saving.
• Be a good role model. Show your children that you work hard and that you appreciate the things you have.
• Talk to your children about gratitude. Help them to understand the importance of being thankful for the things they have, and encourage them to express their gratitude to others.

By following these tips, you can help your children develop into responsible and grateful adults.

Cleaning House: A Mom's Twelve-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement

by Kay Wills Wyma

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1508 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	290 pages

FREE