It seems like all she wants to do is watch TV all the time and when I ask her to do something she gets snappy, and I think she needs to be more responsible. I don't want her doing chores all day, but what do I do?
2007-06-22 09:19:02 · 16 answers · asked by Sidereality 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Make a list of chores for each day and they have to be done by a certain time - dishes, sorting her laundry, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming, feeding pets, etc.. At 11 she can be working on projects too - scrap booking, knitting, etc. Make at least one day library day - she can be reading at least one book each week. Maybe she can take some workshops/classes at the local community college or YMCA or YWCA. My kids went to a park recreation program, played soccer, and participated in courses & sports camps thru the local college.
re: the attitude - when she snaps let he know her tone is unacceptable. If it continues, discipline her.
2007-06-22 09:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my kids do chores. Not all day, but they have some everyday that they are responsible for. You might also try a reading program. Our library has a program where the kids read books and then give a little review on it. Not a book test, but a review so other kids will know what the book is about so they'll want to read it too. They give prizes for the kids that read the most over the summer.
2007-06-22 16:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chores would teach her responsibility (she doesn't have to do them all day) and an allowance would teach her how to be responsible with money. Also if you don’t want her to sit around and watch TV all day then get her into some events or sports that she is interested in. Good luck.
2007-06-22 16:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by PhoebeBB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have her get a babysitting job. Give her a few responsibilities (a few chores) that will just be hers...like cleaning her room once a week....taking out the trash. Maybe even mowing the lawn once a week or once every other. She's not too young for that. Maybe offer her an allowance of sorts to make her motivated.
2007-06-22 16:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by fromthecabbagepatch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well how is she going to learn responsibility if you don't want to TEACH her responsibility? chores is the beginning of teaching a child what he/she is going to be facing in the real world. i don't mean......making her do chores ALL day. but you know, after dinner, after luch, whatever. also, try to get her in summer camp or something like that.
2007-06-22 16:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Brittany♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom made a rule that im not aloud tv, computer or video games between 10 am and 4 pm in the daytime. i rly wasnt happy at first but now i think its great because im outside with my friends way more. P.S im aloud stuff on rainy dayss.
2007-06-22 16:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lara T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community service at the local community center. Great for building up experience for the future and could help out the community too.
2007-06-22 16:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by Cris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good way to keep an 11 year old moving is to get a dog! A dog is what every kid wants and it is a very responsible job. You have to feed it, walk it, bathe it, and make sure they are happy. It makes the kid happy and feeling good to know that they have successfully taken care of it. Small dogs are better for girls because the poop isn't very large and she can have fun dressing it.
2007-06-22 16:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by The tiger :] 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She should have daily chores to do without being told! She should keep her attitude in check too! Don't let her talk to you like that!
2007-06-22 16:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by wish I were 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got my first summer job when I was 12... I worked at an ice cream booth with one of my mom's friends. Use your connections.
2007-06-22 16:21:38 · answer #10 · answered by Therin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋