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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids help when asked, but it's never been engrained to the point where it's 'automatic'. Any suggestions on how to make it more engrained? What I really wish is they'd see, small things, and help out. Some paper on the floor, pick it up. A few dishes, wash them. Trash can full, empty it. Kitchen table a mess, help clean it up. Any ideas (other than constantly feeling like I'm either always picking up or pointing things out?). Thanks.[/quote] Genuine appreciation? I was getting groceries out of the trunk the other day and my eight year old came around to help me carry them in. I stopped, got down to his level, and thanked him sincerely for helping without being asked. At dinner that night I mentioned it to his dad, how thoughtful he was, etc. Made just as big a deal out of it as if he had hit a home run or gotten straight As.[/quote]
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