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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think our parents did have to enforce their rules way more than we remember — I bet if you asked them they would tell you what a slog it was to ask you 15 times to turn off the tv and come set the table.  That being said, I do get your point; there’s just so many more screen options these days.

I think part of the problem you’re facing is that by including “play outside” as part of the work they have to do before playing, they naturally think of it as work.  What happens if you block time they can play different ways (but they have to do chores before any of it starts)?  So they have whatever their Saturday morning chores are and once they’ve finished them they’re allowed to play outside.  Then in the afternoon they have different afternoon chores and one those are done they’re allowed play with crafts.  Then in the evening once evening chores are done they’re allowed to play on screens.  Or set locations for morning/afternoon/evening play: eg, morning play can be in the yard or in your bedrooms, afternoon play can be in the yard or in the playroom, evening play can be in your bedroom or the family room (assuming the family room is where screens are stored).[/quote]

I like this. I guess I was adding those more fun, yet still fruitful, things in to NOT make it all chores. More like, let’s do real life first. Some typical chores, some practice for extracurricular that you genuinely love but don’t alllways want to do, some fun, some helping me out side-by-side. A variety.

But overall I like your comment about blocking it out![/quote]

That makes sense!  I think practice for extracurriculars counts as “work/chores” because it’s something that needs to get done for an immediate goal, whereas play is more optional and whatever you find fun.  I say this because I would never have voluntarily practiced anything growing up am retroactively glad my parents made me.  :-P[/quote]

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