At My wits end! How to get these kids to respect their belongings?
I have twins, 7 year old girls. They’ll be 8 in Dec. Anyway, we were fortunate enough until last year to give them just about everything that a couple of little girls could want. They have a ton of toys, video games, movies, and even have 2 computers in their bedroom. They have a hamster in their room as well.
Anyway, we are not so fortunate now as my husband lost his job. The girls have always abused their personal belongings. I want them to have nice things , so I replace them. They continually trash their room putting hamster food and water in their kitchen set and in their rug. They constantly have papers and toys all over the floor. Their dolls are colored on. Their dvd collection only half works because they just throw the dvds on the floor or wherever when they’re done watching them. I put them to bed and when I go in their room to check on them, I find them sneaking back over to the bed.
First and foremost, they are children being children.
Second, spank their asses.
Third, take all of their things away and then give it back gradually as they EARN them.
Fourth, you’re probably too late. Should have taught them how to respect their belongings when they were 3. Now whatever you do, they’ll think you’re an evil, awful, hateful step parent.
Have a blast.
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