I've never been a huge fan of bribery for good behavior.
I've always expected my kids to be
good...for nothing (sorry).
But I'm tellin' ya...
this Lucy girl is a piece of work.
No amount of punishment
(even her beloved Dora being taken...gasp)
usually doesn't deter her from naughty behavior.
So my friend Patty (who also has a precious Fu stinker) suggested a sticker chart.
Ahhh, yes...the classic, last-resort-I've-tried-everything-else,
sticker chart.
Why didn't I think of that earlier??
Lucy and stickers go together like peas in pods.
And I was quickly reminded in my spirit that God is
a huge Giver of rewards for obedient behavior
so why the heck shouldn't I do the same??
So today was our first official day of
stickers-for-positive-behavior.
Oh my,
I hate to speak too soon, but it has worked like a charm!!
And when Miss Sassy Pants gets her sticker chart
filled up,
she gets a special prize from Wal Mart!
Oh and I would show you a picture of the coveted chart
but ummm,
I was in such a desperate hurry to put the
thing together that it's lacking any amount of creativity
so I won't bore you.
But to this ornery little girly,
it's priceless!!
I've always expected my kids to be
good...for nothing (sorry).
But I'm tellin' ya...
this Lucy girl is a piece of work.
No amount of punishment
(even her beloved Dora being taken...gasp)
usually doesn't deter her from naughty behavior.
So my friend Patty (who also has a precious Fu stinker) suggested a sticker chart.
Ahhh, yes...the classic, last-resort-I've-tried-everything-else,
sticker chart.
Why didn't I think of that earlier??
Lucy and stickers go together like peas in pods.
And I was quickly reminded in my spirit that God is
a huge Giver of rewards for obedient behavior
so why the heck shouldn't I do the same??
So today was our first official day of
stickers-for-positive-behavior.
Oh my,
I hate to speak too soon, but it has worked like a charm!!
And when Miss Sassy Pants gets her sticker chart
filled up,
she gets a special prize from Wal Mart!
Oh and I would show you a picture of the coveted chart
but ummm,
I was in such a desperate hurry to put the
thing together that it's lacking any amount of creativity
so I won't bore you.
But to this ornery little girly,
it's priceless!!
6 comments:
Hey, I say if it works...go for it! Hope it continues to work well for you...and you can't beat the cheap price for stickers and paper!! :)
It is NOT bribery, Lori. It is a REWARD system. Sounds a lot better.
heheh, Lori, this is a great post, but I did notice a small typo....When you said, "Lucy and stickers go together like pees in pods,". Well, I may be wrong, but I think you meant, "peas". :)
OH MY GOSH, Sarah!! What a dork, I am! It's fixed now though...you smart cookie, you!
Yay Lucy! You go girl! Get as many stickers as possible and make your Momma proud!
Sometimes ya just gotta do what ya gotta do! If it works go for it!!
Ah.... the sticker chart. We've been there (most recently for teeth brushing)....
It's a reward system. What is Lucy working towards???
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