i have to remind him to do everything and i mean everything from brushing his teeth to look out for the curb. he acts scatter brained sometimes
2006-11-19 15:07:16 · 23 answers · asked by justme 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
It happens, especially during the school year when they are expected to remember everything. I designed a checklist for my guys in the morning on a dry erase board and it seems to have worked. For each item they get done in the morning without me having to remind them they get a nickel (I know, cheap but I have 3 kids and they have a quite a bit to accomplish in the morning). Once the morning is out of the way, I erase it and set it up for the afternoon with homework and chores with the same rewards. It seems to have worked out.
Good luck.
2006-11-19 23:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG, NO!!! My son is almost 12 now and holy cow, it's still the same thing with him! He can't multi-task either. I have to tell him each thing, one step at a time. It's very frustrating! I've spoken with his teachers, and they have all assured me that the majority of the boys in this age range are the same way. I call it "Organizationally Challenged" LOL! I imagine the inside of his head resembles his room, his backpack and even his school locker - a mess! It's hard, because he's such a sweet kid and I always feel awful when I grow impatient with him. With a little luck, this will straighten up, at least to some degree, by high school, or so I've been told by other parents and teachers that I've spoken with. Sounds like a lifetime away doesn't it? At least you can rest assured that you're not alone. Be patient and diligent and pray for the day he organizes his thoughts and his world without you having to hover over his shoulder like a hungry buzzard! Good luck!
2006-11-19 15:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I really hate to tell you this...but I think its all kids, any age. Or maybe just men. LOL I have two boys myself, ages 12 and 18. I have to remind both all the time to do things. Any boy at age 8 though...couldn't care less about their teeth..and generally are more concerned with having fun or maybe the fun they may miss if they don't hurry. So they tend to not look for obstacles in their way, ie curbs...:)
2006-11-19 16:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by swtdee32 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a typical 8 year old boy.... My friend's son is 11 and still acts that way. My husband is 30 and I still have to remind him to do things. I don't think the boys ever grow out of it....LOL! Don't worry, he's normal. Spend time with him and share his chores with him by brushing your teeth with him and make it fun... Sometimes the more we nag the more the fight with us....
2006-11-19 15:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not just him. Many kids have brain freezes : )
It's not just boys by any means either. My 8 year old daughter will be told to go do something upstairs and come down about 15 minutes later and I will ask " Did you brush your teeth" or "Did you put away your clothes"? and she says "Oops..I forgot"
2006-11-19 22:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There;s something about boys i think where they have to be told to do things step by step. I know I can't just tell my son go clean your room...it's like he doesn't even know where to start so i have to break it down. Pick up all your toys, pick up any clothes off the floor, make your bed. It's annoying but I get better results. We;ve also started a chore/duty chart which has help. Now I just tell him to look at the chart and see what's left to be done.
2006-11-20 12:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ella727 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no my son is like that too. I backed off with the reminders, if he forgot something o well, he didnt brush his teeth one day and a kid told him his breath smelled, he brushes his teeth, he's 8 let him figure stuff out the hard way. he'll get it.
2006-11-19 15:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Kool-aid 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear he is only 8 for goodness sake!! I know how irritating it can be for you but just keep doing it my son is 11 my daughter 14 and I have to keep reminding them of things everyday it is life.Someday they will grow out of it.Trust me,My oldest is 21 and he did. Good luck
2006-11-19 15:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it definitely is not just him. We even had to remind our son to use soap in the shower & toothpaste on his toothbrush. At this age they just seem to have more on their minds than remembering what we think is important. I'm happy to say that now our son is 11 & his memory has improved greatly.
2006-11-19 22:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by jodi g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 9 and 7 year old, and they are the same. I am always telling them the same things over and over. You would think the it would sink into their brains, but it doesn't.
2006-11-20 03:50:49 · answer #10 · answered by mistkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋