Would you still work if you won the lottery? How about if everything was free? Be honest. My guess is that many of us would either not work or work a lot less. It's human nature. It's natural. Well, that's what it's like for a lot of youth today. They are just more than happy to receive everything for free. Not surprisingly, they aren't motivated to do their school work or their chores. Their video games, computers, movies, ipods, televisions, and cell phones are enough. It's all the fun they need and it's free!
Here's an option. It can turn out better if the young person is asked to earn their fun. Earning their privileges by doing their work, completing their responsibilities, treating people right, being respectful, and using good manners is a good place to begin. A privilege earning system can be customized for each child or young adult. If you need help in customizing or tweaking one for your unique situation, please give us a call. It's an area of helping that we are well versed in at Child & Family Development. Sincerely, Stephen Elliott, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Here's an option. It can turn out better if the young person is asked to earn their fun. Earning their privileges by doing their work, completing their responsibilities, treating people right, being respectful, and using good manners is a good place to begin. A privilege earning system can be customized for each child or young adult. If you need help in customizing or tweaking one for your unique situation, please give us a call. It's an area of helping that we are well versed in at Child & Family Development. Sincerely, Stephen Elliott, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychologist
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