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I am the meanest mother ever.
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Anonymous
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...because I now charge my son (a second grader) $1 every time he misses the bus and I drive him to school.
Seriously, I was at the end of my rope. Seems to be working, but, man, I feel like an ass. |
Anonymous
| If it teaches him how to be on time, I don't think it's so mean. I can think of meaner things. |
Anonymous
| put it towards his college fund if it makes you feel better. You are doing the right thing teaching a sense of responsiblity. |
Anonymous
This is great advice, and I agree, you're doing the right thing. |
Anonymous
| Well, today I put it towards a candy bar. But you know, putting it towards college is a great idea. |
Anonymous
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when I was around that age (and even older) my mom used to charge me and my brother 10 cents whenever we left a light on after we had left the room......I did think she was the meanest mom ever.....BUT....I also quickly learned to turn off the lights.
I think she also sometimes charged us if we left for school without making our beds!! (maybe 5 cents? I can't remember!) |
Anonymous
| You're my hero! |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| You're doing the right thing. Kids have to learn consequences. I fine mine if they don't make up their bed. |
Anonymous
| You are not mean. You are teaching your son logical consequences are you doing right by him. I am proud of you and think that MORE parents should be like you! |
Anonymous
| I am a criminal defense attorney. If every parent were like you, I would be jobless. Every mom should aspire to be the meanest mom ever. |
Anonymous
I think that's a great idea, wish I had thought of it. In fact, I'm now going to pretend like I did, because I don't want to lose my hard-earned title of "meanest mom-EVER". 
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Anonymous
Great idea! Way not to be a doormat. I'll have to remember that one. |
Anonymous
| My son responds to this kind of consequence. We docked his allowance every time he forgot to put on his seat belt (he was in 6th grade - plenty old enough to not need to be reminded every time we got in the car). Cured that problem mighty fast. And it was only 25 cents per infraction! |
Anonymous
| I think this is a good idea- you are a good mom! |