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Post by cissy on Dec 27, 2012 11:46:30 GMT -6
I finally did it, I did not give in. The 6 yr old was not listening and was being mean, would not do his meds. We told him Santa will not come if you do not do your stuff, he didn't do it. Told him that if he didn't loose the attitude I wouldn't give him presents. I let him count his presents to show him how much stuff he was getting. It didn't happen, Christmas morning Santa did not bring him anything, and he recieved nothing from me. His 3 yr old brother received everything though.
I finally did not give in and since then he has taken his meds without an argument. He also did not through a fit about not having presents, he never questioned it, he must have understood what was going on.
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Post by laurac on Dec 27, 2012 11:49:05 GMT -6
Will you ever give them to him?
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Post by healerarina on Dec 27, 2012 12:10:53 GMT -6
My DD1 got a jar full of "rocks" under the tree from Santa because she doesn't listen and follow the rules. Her behavior overall has been better, so Santa hid a present for her since she was trying to be nice. (The "rocks" were sugar cookies). I was impressed she didn't cry that her sister got a big rubber duck, and she just got rocks. I think we made our point, but being home from school is rough on her.
Since DH's birthday is the 24th, he ultimately makes all decisions regarding presents and Christmas.
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Post by merrr on Dec 27, 2012 13:38:52 GMT -6
I think it's fabulous that you stuck to your guns Cissy! Another mom was contemplating withholding Santa gifts due to poor behavior and I fully support the idea.
Hang onto those gifts for birthdays and other special days.
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Post by apryllraye87 on Dec 27, 2012 13:46:10 GMT -6
I wish I had your willpower! I gave DS a box a month ago and told him he needs to fill it up with toys we are going to donate because his room is always a disaster and he has WAY too many toys. It has been the BIGGEST battle. I told him that if he didn't fill the box up Santa probably wouldn't bring him toys because he has too many already, but of course I couldn't stick to it once the time came. I'm way too much of a softy.
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Post by bunsy on Dec 27, 2012 14:16:02 GMT -6
Gotta stick to it Moms! You can ALL do it. You'll be amazed at the change when your kids know you REALLY mean it!
Good job Cissy!
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Post by bumblebee23 on Dec 27, 2012 14:38:23 GMT -6
Wow good job Cissy! I don't think I could have done it though!
Apryll: Maybe you could go through them with him. When the boys where younger I would go through there rooms with them about once a month or so. They know now when they are cleaning up any broken toys get thrown away and anything they no longer play with they usually come tell me about so it can get donated.
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Post by cissy on Dec 27, 2012 15:10:29 GMT -6
His Christmas presents will be his birthday presents. And they are going to stay in their Christmas wrapping paper.
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Post by doeeyedgirl on Dec 27, 2012 15:28:07 GMT -6
Wow! I give you major props, cissy! Good job! I don't think I could have done it. I hope he keeps it up and things work out in yours and his favor.  |
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Post by irish on Dec 27, 2012 16:07:46 GMT -6
Go Cissy!
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