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"Forgetting" to do chores - 2007/08/24 23:06
My 16 year old daughter isn't overly defiant, but just can't seem to "remember" to do the daily tasks assigned to her. When she doesn't do them and we punish, she just accepts the punishment.
As an example, we ask that she get her lunch ready the night before school so she A-doesn't run late or B-doesn't grab junk to eat. Two days into the school year and she already "forgot" to pack her lunch Tuesday. In following "our deal", I took away the computer and the TV for the week. She made lunch Wednesday, but then again didn't do it last night. Her arguement is that she can grab her sandwhich, and other stuff in the morning. My point is that she doesn't AND that I've set a rule I expect to be followed.
We have the same problem off and on with taking out the trash, doing the dishes, etc.
She gets on a good roll and does everything for a bit and then just drops off.
I plan on grounding her for the weekend, but I know she'll take it. She will spend the weekend in her room and we'll start the whole routine again next week! I feel like we are going in circles and I just don't know what to do.
I'd appreciate any advice....
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