My 6 year old has trouble following directions and keeping his privilidges, any advice?
by Angie
(Louisville)
For example, on school and work mornings I will tell him "before you go downstairs, brush your teeth, put your school clothes on (already laid out), and make your bed and once that is done you may go wait for me and watch tv a minute or play your DS, etc...". He can not manage to do these 3 things if I don't stay on him, when I am trying to get myself ready for work. Very frustrating! And then he wants to argue or back talk me, when I make him come back upstairs to finish, and then tell him that he has lost his privilidge because he did not mind. How can I instill him following simple directions? It is frustrating to always have to "take" something away, when I am trying to give him directions, choices and reward for making good choices, he can't seem to follow through!
Comments for
My 6 year old has trouble following directions and keeping his privilidges, any advice?
I believe he need more care and attention. You may be polite and ask him to help you doing all tis work. We always believe that it works only when we command but in fact not with our kids. Try to be more sweet and give him a smile. Hold him or hug him when you ask your kid to do sometin. I am sure this will work. This will save your time and lot more things. :)
