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[quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately, some kids just won’t. I know you want a solution and I am sure people will tell you just do x and y or you MUST do x and y but it is so individual.

I had one like your dc and not until he got in to legos would he at least build those on his own. However, they were too expensive to get a new one every week?

I did try a timer and asked for him to do 10,15, up to 30 min and it did work for the most part. For us, I was SAH during the early years so it was off to the park, backyard, library, kids next door most of the time.

Also, at one point, I hired a 12 yr-old to come for an hour or 1.5 hrs a few times a week so I could pay bills, call drs, do laundry in basement. It was inexpensive, pre-teens love to play with little kids, I was in the house but not the playmate.

I said I’d never say this but ......it will pass quicker than you think. Mine is leaving for college and I think I said two words to him today. He is busy busy and I’m wondering how to fill all my time.

I know it’s hard and extremely frustrating. I’ve been there. Warm thoughts going out to you.[/quote]

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