Could this be his way to cover up that he didn't want to do it?
2006-12-21 00:07:23 · 13 answers · asked by kitkat1640 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
In order to hold him accountable for this (because honestly I remember forgetting as a kid, it was truly just not even there anymore), you should explain that the best way to stay out of trouble in this area is to do whatever you ask immediately when you ask it, you can hold him accountable for this part of it at least. Also, after you have asked him have him recite out loud back you you what it was you wanted him to do. Then you are being fair and you are helping your son practice active listening, which we all need more practice with.
He could be playing you, but I would give him the benefit of the doubt.
2006-12-21 00:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by dakirk123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be, but it could also be that he really forgot. Depending on the age of your child, he may not have the attention span necessary to remember commands for a long period of time. If you watch him after you give him a command, and he seems to start doing what you ask, but gets distracted during the task, you have your answer.
My advice, watch him after you give him a task and see what happens.
2006-12-21 00:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes. "I forgot" sometimes really means "I didn't want to, so I didn't." Other times, kids really do forget. If that is the case, make a list for him, and go over it with him to help. If he is just being lazy, "forget" to do something for him, like laundry or dinner. Explain that you each have things to do to keep a household running smoothly - you are a team - and you need him to do his share, just as you do yours.
2006-12-21 01:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical kid talk, when you ask them to do something, wait 5 mins and repeat, 10 times out of 10 they haven't moved from the spot that they have planted themselves.
2006-12-21 00:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by stringhead3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya think?? You need to tell him that is not an acceptable answer and to tell you the real reason (then go from there). When he is on his own and in the workforce "I forgot" will surely not be acceptable to an employer.
2006-12-21 00:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But of course. :) What I have done is to write it down for them and then if they do not do it they are in 'trouble'. You could also do that as well as have them sign it so that they are aware of what you want them to do. Cheers
2006-12-21 00:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brothers used to do that....they are 13 and 16 and they still "forget" to do stuff who knows its getting sickening asking them to do something
2006-12-21 01:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. the next time he wants you to get something for him...tell him " i forgot"
2006-12-21 00:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by Wow! I have a pig nose! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's because saying it works.
The next time he says it tell him he has to do whatever he forgot anyway.
2006-12-21 00:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, my fiance uses that excuse all the time!
2006-12-21 00:13:49 · answer #10 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋