Sometimes when life gets crazy it's so easy to get into the habit of watching too many shows just to make it through the day. Well, that was us recently and it was time to stop. So I got these awesome plastic coins from a party store. I wasn't sure how many to start with, but I figured six coins per week would be good. So I put them in a plastic bag with Grant's name on it. He keeps them in a safe spot away from his little brother's hands. Any time he wants to watch a show or a movie, he gives me a coin. Once his coins are gone for the week, they're gone. He has to wait until the next week to get any more. After this week we'll see if we need to do less coins or if six will be good for now. I like that now he has ownership over his TV time and I don't have to be the nagging mom trying to pull him away from the TV. The idea in the book is that the kids will eventually (it took the author's family 3 years) find other things to do with their time and a TV system won't even be needed because it's not a problem any more. I'll post an update in a couple weeks to let you know how it's going.
2 comments:
Great idea! I need to get that book :) Tho I've listened to a couple positive parenting cd's and they are awesome! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
That sounds like a good idea. E gets to watch 1 signing time dvd a day, and the boys have to do a few things to earn time daily. Homework is the biggest thing, then 20 minutes of reading, tidy personal items in our main living space, 5 min tidy of bedroom, all pillows/blankets off the family room floor, and their kitchen/table job so things are ready for dinnertime. It sounds like a lot, but 40 minutes tops to do all of that and then they get to pick their shows. Each get a 30 minute video (we don't get any reception). First 2 weeks were the hardest. Friday and Saturday are family movie nights and the TV stays off on Sunday. :) Kids will find other things to do besides tv.
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