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[quote=Anonymous]I would probably do a mix of things:

1) 9 and 11 are almost certainly old enough to go sledding by themselves, and they have each other as a buddy. That’s an easy one.
2) Often, I would let the four year old stay home with me. People like different things, and that’s okay.
3) Sometimes, he would have to go. Like in your shoveling situation. He can sit there and cry if he wants, but shoveling has to happen, so sorry kid, life’s tough all over. I think you handled that fine. 
4) I would also occasionally make him go out so that all four of you could play as a family. Whatever makes sense, maybe every third or fourth time? “Larlo, do you want to play outside? No? Okay.” Next time: “Larlo, do you want to play outside? No? Okay, but that’s twice in a row you’ve said no. That’s fine, but next time we’re all going as a family, and you’ll have to come.” Third time: “Okay, family snow fun! Everyone get dressed!” And he goes whether he likes it or not. I think there are some good suggestions above on how to enforce this. [/quote]

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