Guest guest Posted April 27, 2001 Report Share Posted April 27, 2001 In a message dated 26/04/01 19:27:22 GMT Daylight Time, nct-coffee writes: << We work on the 1-2-3 theory. If they are doing something they shouldn't or refusing to do something they should, then we count to 3. If we get to 3 then they get a smack (the only time this ever happens). I never beat around the bush with 2 1/2, 2 3/4 etc. I have hardly ever reached 3 because the children know I mean business if I start counting. >> I also use the 1-2-3 method. When we moved to where we live now my next door neighbour was someone I went to high school with whose kids run rings around her. One summer night I asked mine to come in for bed after being told previously that they would be coming in soon, lots of moaning etc started counting everyone in within 2 minutes. She was amazed at how well it worked. She asked what happens when you get to 3 I said I don't know I've never got there. Contrast with her " time to come in kids ...NO we're staying out. Scenario of 10pm at night with her then 7 yr old far enough away not to be able to grab hold of and tired mother pleading with her to please come in now. (I'd have shut the door and not given her any attention personally as I think she was enjoying the game). I've always tried to pre warn the children not just expect them to drop everything they are doing and leave. EG time for bed in 15 mins, time for bed in 10 mins, time for bed in 5 mins, time for bed now. I found this reduces the risk of tantrums. Donna Mum to (17) Kimberley(16), Kayleigh(13), (11), Kara (4) [homebirth at last] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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