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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would let DD go to the event. The room should not have gotten so out of control that it would take three hours to clean. A child (or even teen) could easily feel overwhelmed and not know where to begin. Next week I would make a plan to tackle the job and then for regular maintenance. For example, day 1, pick up all the dirty clothes and put in hamper. Day 2 wash and put away the clothes. Day 3 pick up all the books and put on shelf. When all is back in shape, schedule 10 minutes of pickup time per day. I would not punish a child by taking away today's event when this problem must have been building for some time.[/quote]

I agree w pp! I would let her go to the event. [b]You as the mom need to show & teach her how to clean and[/b] organize. It's not completely her fault it got this bad. Now if she did this in a day, then sure ground her but if not you really are being a mean mean mommy. [/quote]

At 11 she already knows how to clean and organize because they also teach them at school.  They start learning how to clean in k when they are  told it's time to clean up.

But I agree that as a parent you have to make them clean their room regularly.  However, having stated that, kids can make a mess within an hour.  My dcs rooms can be clean, and within an hour of playing,  the room is a tip.  But I make them tidy it up before bedtime.  If they don't,  they know I'll clean it, and that usually means most things get thrown in the trash.  So they will clean it.  Dcs are 8 and 5.  Even my 5 yr old can clean her room to the point where at least the floor is clean so I can vacuum.

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