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That's what we are wondering if it is just part of her development. Hah, yeah we didn't buy anything they were handing out as promotions. Toys are for birthdays and Christmas!

As for modelin gratitude, we are very gracious to each other (we thank each other for who make dinner, and thank kids for putting away dishes or shoes or chores), though I thin we might sometimes grouse about work or some problem with the house or car. [/quote]

I think that it's beyond most ten-year-olds to be grateful to their parents. It requires perspective that they don't have yet. And they're very busy with their own development.

But certainly it's appropriate to expect polite behavior related to gratitude -- saying thank you, for example.

Also, sometimes I say stuff to my ten-year-old like, "Thank you for vacuuming my bedroom this morning!" (if I vacuumed her bedroom) or "Thank you for going shopping for the present for Larla's birthday party for me!" (if I went shopping for a present from her for Larla's birthday party), and then she knows to say it back to me.:-)[/quote]

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