So, here was my solution to ungrateful behavior: Every time I did something wonderful for my kids, I would thank myself the way I deserve to be thanked, accompanied by dramatic arm gestures:
"Thank you sweet Mommy! How do you do it? Every day, in so many ways, you do such thoughtful and generous thing! Why, it's nothing less than inspiring!" I could go on like this for a good ten minutes. (I'm sure you could, too!)
And the only way to stop me was to say, "Than you, sweet Mommy!"
Then I would say, "You're welcome!"
Sometimes I did a "Thank you, sweet Daddy!" speech.
My grown children sometimes still say, "Thank you, sweet Mommy!" so I guess it worked. Hahaha! It definitely made me feel better in the moment.
Love this: Ungrateful behavior does not always reflect true ingratitude. Rather, ungrateful behavior in young children is often related to a lack of skills or simply forgetting to express gratitude.
So, here was my solution to ungrateful behavior: Every time I did something wonderful for my kids, I would thank myself the way I deserve to be thanked, accompanied by dramatic arm gestures:
"Thank you sweet Mommy! How do you do it? Every day, in so many ways, you do such thoughtful and generous thing! Why, it's nothing less than inspiring!" I could go on like this for a good ten minutes. (I'm sure you could, too!)
And the only way to stop me was to say, "Than you, sweet Mommy!"
Then I would say, "You're welcome!"
Sometimes I did a "Thank you, sweet Daddy!" speech.
My grown children sometimes still say, "Thank you, sweet Mommy!" so I guess it worked. Hahaha! It definitely made me feel better in the moment.
I love that. Thank you for sharing.
Love this idea.
Love it! What a character! And great role-modeling!
Love this: Ungrateful behavior does not always reflect true ingratitude. Rather, ungrateful behavior in young children is often related to a lack of skills or simply forgetting to express gratitude.
Yes! We need to model gratitude to our children and support their intentions.