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[quote=Anonymous]My 10 year old does things like this. I think it's just because 10 is a pretty self-centered age. When I ask her to think about whether this is a good time and when might be a better time, she is good about taking a step back and suggesting other solutions.

On the crochet ask, you correct tone and let her know where she can look herself (if applicable), but the underlying request doesn't seem unreasonable without the deadline, which you push back on (this weekend, if you remind me, ...).

4:45pm - While I’m helping DS with his homework, “Mom, I don’t like the plastic case my art markers come in, the lid keeps coming open. Find me a zippered bag on Amazon.”

On the demand to buy something, offer a free alternative that solves the problem. Like, try a ziploc bag for now, I wouldn't want you to lose any of your expensive markers.

On the word list, can she print that herself? If so, direct her on how to do it; if not, I'd actually probably do it if it's a real need for school and make her do some dinner prep/plating while I did. Cutting veggies or setting the table or whatever. I am most flexible as a rule on school work stuff though.[/quote]

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