Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Anybody else out there a love and logic fan? I need a little parent comforting because we had what I feel is a big lesson" these past two days. According to the book, parents should not nag their children to get ready in the mornings. Children should be responsible to get themselves ready with a little guidance. I usually follow Savannah around all morning reminding and prodding to get out the door on time. I have tried this experiment suggested in the book and I reallly think it will work, but it is soooooo hard!!

I showed her the time on the clock when we had to leave and laid out her clothes, put breakfast on the table and left her alone (actually I cheated, because I still did give a few reminders to look at the clock). Yesterday she didn't leave enough time for me to get her hair done so she went to school with long, ratty hair. She was really sad in the car. I said to her, "This is so sad :(. I know that tomorrow you get ready faster so your hair doesn't look like a ragamuffin..." As we walked the halls, I complimented some of her friends on how cute their hair looked.

This morning she made a special attempt to make sure I got her hair done and we did. It looked adorable, but she didn't move fast enough to get dressed!!! Ahhhh! So, yes, I sent my little kindergartner to school in her pajamas! I put her clothes in her backpack and said if she chose to, she could get dressed at recess. I poured on the empathy and love, just like the book says to, so it's not mean, but I still felt horrible! I'm interested to see if she comes home in clothes or pjs.

I'm a big fan of Love and Logic, and I really believe it teaches children to be responsible for their choices, but boy is it hard! I'm sure that's how Heavenly Father feels about us here on Earth.

The book says that employers today are having a harder time getting employees to take care of tasks without being asked five and six times. We need to teach our children to take care of responsibilities the first time they are asked and to manage their time effectively. I really want this for my children, so I'm praying she learns.

4 comments:

Katie said...

My sister-in-love actually teaches Love and Logic classes...although I don't agree with it 100% I do see the "logic" behind it. ;) Let me know if she came home in pj's or if she changed. I wonder what her teacher thought (not that it really matters) Good luck and let me know if it works!

Brooke said...

she came home in her pjs, but she was dressed and ready to go out the door this morning, although she ate so slow she didn't finish her breakfast. Her teacher at school is familiar with love and logic, so I let her know what was going on and she was cool with it. What don't you agree with on the love and logic philosophy?

Brooke said...

she came home in her pjs, but she was dressed and ready to go out the door this morning, although she ate so slow she didn't finish her breakfast. Her teacher at school is familiar with love and logic, so I let her know what was going on and she was cool with it. What don't you agree with on the love and logic philosophy?

Brooke said...

I saw Savannah put the pie in her Principal's face. She is so cute! Good for you. I will have to look into Love and Logic. Love Ya girl! I totally miss you.