tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post4670423088951391846..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: Starry-EyedSuburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-56846492561754741762011-05-21T20:37:27.523-04:002011-05-21T20:37:27.523-04:00Star charts sound like a good idea. But for teenag...Star charts sound like a good idea. But for teenagers...well, there's a reason why people used to ship them off to boarding school at puberty and welcome them home once they were completely finished.angelawdhttp://angelawd.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-74268749501587461852011-05-18T22:04:06.086-04:002011-05-18T22:04:06.086-04:00I almost at the end of 4 and I am worn out--I can&...I almost at the end of 4 and I am worn out--I can't imagine dealing with a 5-year old. I'd need her to tuck ME in!Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-90682518082094767232011-05-17T13:55:22.964-04:002011-05-17T13:55:22.964-04:00Wish I'd known about your need for stars when ...Wish I'd known about your need for stars when I was cleaning out stickers recently!Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-77547609726911422912011-05-17T12:15:43.011-04:002011-05-17T12:15:43.011-04:00Honey, I'm sharing your pain. Hugs.Honey, I'm sharing your pain. Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-7062088335876825412011-05-17T12:05:47.890-04:002011-05-17T12:05:47.890-04:00God, I wish charts like that worked around here. ...God, I wish charts like that worked around here. The only "currency" my daughter believes in is Mommy. And I can't really take ME away, can I? Or can I... :pSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741485605994137496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-33494351287956823922011-05-17T10:50:47.926-04:002011-05-17T10:50:47.926-04:00Amen sistah!Amen sistah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-51999081817556278602011-05-17T09:48:13.281-04:002011-05-17T09:48:13.281-04:00Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, pu...Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishments, rewards, grounding, loss of privileges, bribery - I've tried it ALL!! The good news is somehow despite my experimental parenting, I've ended up with two awesome 18 year olds. Oh and teenagers? respond to "No Car Keys" (Or "no drivers' license"). my Son went from failing Spanish to an A in 3 short weeks. Amazing.<br /><br />Chins up - we all know you are an amazing mother!The Girl Next Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106281074589247494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-68688272826432092422011-05-17T09:47:48.532-04:002011-05-17T09:47:48.532-04:00Just think, pretty soon you will be able to turn d...Just think, pretty soon you will be able to turn down the hearing aids and the whining and complaining won't work! :)Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-38161802234897593252011-05-17T02:56:44.655-04:002011-05-17T02:56:44.655-04:00We do what we have to do. Just be happy stars work...We do what we have to do. Just be happy stars work for some of them...it won't last.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-24098024791244023192011-05-17T00:22:11.531-04:002011-05-17T00:22:11.531-04:00I seriously feel your pain!
(hey, we haven'...I seriously feel your pain! <br /><br />(hey, we haven't seen many rotten teenager stories lately, and you always tell them so well!)Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825826597565796467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-30213576274119008662011-05-16T23:46:09.039-04:002011-05-16T23:46:09.039-04:00Oh, and I am glad to read that my 5 year old isn&#...Oh, and I am glad to read that my 5 year old isn't the only one who screams and punches.Mum-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964065407491663047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-65698608818650560882011-05-16T23:45:29.992-04:002011-05-16T23:45:29.992-04:00What works for my teenagers is 'lose of privil...What works for my teenagers is 'lose of privileges' which basically means if they are rude or whatever they lose their access to FaceBook. I think it's the modern equivalent of 'grounding'.Mum-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964065407491663047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-35810349555847095242011-05-16T23:29:03.774-04:002011-05-16T23:29:03.774-04:00I admire you, it takes a lot of energy to remember...I admire you, it takes a lot of energy to remember to put those stars on that chart!Ellen aka Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892924619560880572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-82652787574246693562011-05-16T23:27:52.644-04:002011-05-16T23:27:52.644-04:00Different kids, different methods. If it works, he...Different kids, different methods. If it works, hey.AlisonHhttp://spindyeknit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-38330123910513543832011-05-16T23:24:37.289-04:002011-05-16T23:24:37.289-04:00Hey if it works it worksHey if it works it worksBlessed Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064189766603223798noreply@blogger.com