Tuesday, January 10, 2006
How much longer?
Sarah is in sooo much trouble. She called me from the neighbor girl's house over an hour ago, telling me she was there. I did talk to her about asking first, when she called. I told her she needs to be home in 20 minutes to eat, and take a shower, because we have to take Joey to scouts tonight, she is now 50 minutes late.
Coming home late has been a problem, usually I call, or send Joey to get her or both girls. I thought I'd see how late she'd be on her own. She will not be eating, and if she isn't home when it's time to go to take Joey, I'll pick her up, and she'll in a lot more trouble, and have to wake up early tomorrow to shower.
Since telling her to be home at a certain time, has not worked, hopefully going to bed, with an empty tummy will. Any other suggestions?
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She's home now.
Only 70 minutes late. SHe will not be going to anybodies house the rest of the week.
I'm glad she's home. I might really make a point of letting her know that if she isn't mature enough to 1) tell you where she's going and 2) get home on time that she can't be out alone.She'll need to only be outside when you are available to be with her. But, I'm also the mom who would still not be comfortable with my 11 year old being out front alone, so maybe someone else can offer better advice.
I disagree that making her go to bed hungry is a terrible idea. If she can't get home in time for dinner, she doesn't eat. I don't think she's being "mean" but if she's old enough to play out front alone and go to the neighbor's house, she has to be responsible enough to follow the rules.
She thought I wanted her to die, because I wouldn't let her eat. She lived! LOL
We talked about, how she knows where there's a clock at this friend's house, she just was not responible enough to come home. She does own a watch or 2, if she knew where they were, or remembered to wear it she'd have that too. I did make her take a fast shower last night, before we took Joey, since I needed to take him to school this morning early, I wouldn't be here to make sure she got one this morning.
Missing a meal now and then is not a big deal. And a good way to illustrate responsibility and the repercussions when you don't show that you can handle it.
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