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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Chores and play dates.[/quote] I was going to ask if assign a chore was still an acceptable response to “I’m bored/play with me.” That’s certainly what my parents always did.[/quote] “I know you’re bored, and you think I can fix it…but you can fix it.” Short, sweet and—once your kid gets the memo—empowering. If your kid is used to having you provide on-demand entertainment, this new approach might require some commitment on your part—namely because self-reliance doesn’t happen overnight; nevertheless, it’s a tremendously important life skill to encourage. Just stick to the script, stay the course and let your kid be bored. By doing so, your child will have no choice but to show some initiative—and you might be pleasantly surprised to see just how creative and resourceful your kid can be.[/quote]
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