It’s been -8 c here today. I would not be letting my kids out without a coat on. I’m all for natural consequences and I don’t punish my kids, but that’s surely a serious problem and you need to use common sense.
my kids would be told it’s too cold to play outside if you don’t have your coat, hat and gloves on. I’m all about saying what you see and just stating facts for the kids, for instance, if we go outside without being properly dressed we will get very cold and sore. Bouncing on the couch will break it. If we put toys in our mouth we could choke. I see washing on the floor. There are dirty plates on the table. Water spilled all over the table will ruin it and so on. It takes the accusation away and gets kids to use their own brains.
So which coat do you want to wear? Do you want your red jumper or blue hoody for underneath? Gloves on before or after coat goes on? If your child needs to feel in control Kerry.
my kids would be told it’s too cold to play outside if you don’t have your coat, hat and gloves on. I’m all about saying what you see and just stating facts for the kids, for instance, if we go outside without being properly dressed we will get very cold and sore. Bouncing on the couch will break it. If we put toys in our mouth we could choke. I see washing on the floor. There are dirty plates on the table. Water spilled all over the table will ruin it and so on. It takes the accusation away and gets kids to use their own brains.
So which coat do you want to wear? Do you want your red jumper or blue hoody for underneath? Gloves on before or after coat goes on? If your child needs to feel in control Kerry.