Kids and cleaning advice

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Actually, the evidence shows that rewarding behavior has less effect than a consistent system that has disciplinary consequences.

Although, rewarding good behavior isn't a bad thing, just don't make it the only thing.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

That's the thing-there's a fine line between what works for most kids and figuring out exactly which one works best. That's why this has been such a difficult thing to figure out.

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I kinda agree with one of Brad's statements. I feel that discipline should be automatic and consistent everytime, but maybe rewards should not always be a garauntee. Some people work their butt's off and get laid off while their slacker co-worker gets promoted. Life isn't always an exact work=reward ratio. I guess what I mean is if something is a basic expectation like keep your room clean and they do a good job, don't expect a reward every day/week/etc. Sporatic rewards for meeting expectations is probably best. If they go over and above and say clean the grout on the bathroom floor, then yeah, maybe they should get a reward.

I mean if you max out your credit card at Toys-R-Us just because they didn't pee on the toilet seat, you're setting your expectations a little low.