I have three young children (10, 8, and 5). 2 boys and a girl. They are always extremely messy. They will not clean up their rooms without a huge fight, and they certainly don't try to keep them clean. They also leave various messes (food mostly) in other parts of the house. It is like they don't care at all how messy it gets.
My wife and I have tried punishing them (mostly by taking away privileges and not letting them go outside to play), but if anything, it has gotten worse instead of better.
Any suggestions as to what my wife and I should or shouldn't do? Personally, I am about ready to throw all of their stuff out in the yard or in the trash.
2007-01-01
08:19:44
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volmike
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