Motivating Your Reluctant Child
Ever find the kiddos reluctant to do a chore you've assigned? They're not being outright disobedient--just v...e...r...y slow to comply. While the reasons vary--a common cause can be that they simply don't understand what's desired. Though we think we're being perfectly clear, our children's lack of experience in the world can severely hamper their ability to comprehend what we want. Taking the time to detail the end goal and the steps to achieve can help. Children know exactly what is expected--and how to get there. Though it may seem obvious to us, those extra directions give our child the confidence they need to jump into a task. So--next time you have a reluctant worker, don't just assume they are trying to get out of the job. They may simply need a little more definition to get them moving in the right direction.

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