tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post2211270004518424583..comments2023-10-05T04:21:52.525-05:00Comments on Honest And Truly!: Good Deeds Gone WildMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-65911538283336998512010-03-12T22:11:42.547-06:002010-03-12T22:11:42.547-06:00Mrs4444 - I know people who have done that when ad...Mrs4444 - I know people who have done that when adult children are paying rent and given it when they move out to help pay for unexpected expenses. But call me mean, I've heard about those teen insurance bills, and I want those children to pay for theirs ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-34314730797299906062010-02-27T09:50:17.484-06:002010-02-27T09:50:17.484-06:00I love it! When our kids were younger, we helped ...I love it! When our kids were younger, we helped deliver meals at Thanksgiving to shut-ins. Today, we volunteer through at church, though not that often, I must confess.<br /><br />I also expect Kyle to pay for his insurance, even though he doesn't have a job. I know--cruel. I have never had to ask for it; he saves up part of his allowance, works odd jobs, etc. and clearly feels proud Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-87437252087684637282010-02-23T21:25:29.716-06:002010-02-23T21:25:29.716-06:00Stacey - Absolutely, that's one of the reasons...Stacey - Absolutely, that's one of the reasons we love this school. Totally teaching what I want my wee ones to learn.<br /><br />Tara - THAT is a great sentiment. I hope the same thing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-45687359203712459832010-02-23T07:48:05.380-06:002010-02-23T07:48:05.380-06:00This is an awesome idea! I hope his chain is endle...This is an awesome idea! I hope his chain is endless.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-72566474931690674462010-02-23T00:03:30.948-06:002010-02-23T00:03:30.948-06:00Sweet boy. I love it when my kids set out to be n...Sweet boy. I love it when my kids set out to be nice deliberately. Love that they are fostering this at school.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-56643828926177030562010-02-22T20:38:22.997-06:002010-02-22T20:38:22.997-06:00Kelly - And with the focus you place on it, I'...Kelly - And with the focus you place on it, I'm sure they will. It's the underdog who needs the most help and deserves it.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-46050715688775823752010-02-22T20:37:06.443-06:002010-02-22T20:37:06.443-06:00Nichole - I'd love to know how it works if you...Nichole - I'd love to know how it works if you do it with him. I haven't heard of How Full Is Your Bucket; I may have to look into this.<br /><br />Alexis - For him especially, negative consequences are harder and less effective than focusing on and rewarding the good behavior. The negative consequences causes him to shut down and go into a shame spiral, which is counterproductive (not Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-3113704781403667282010-02-22T20:23:26.605-06:002010-02-22T20:23:26.605-06:00That is wonderful Michelle! A great idea. I'...That is wonderful Michelle! A great idea. I'm trying to teach my kids to look out for the underdog in life. I hope that they approach situations and people without judgment. Many times we'll talk about how to show kindness and consideration to others.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-29053733074653958482010-02-22T17:00:36.558-06:002010-02-22T17:00:36.558-06:00This is sooo touching.This is sooo touching.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-13202218308063101572010-02-22T14:45:07.966-06:002010-02-22T14:45:07.966-06:00I love it. And I love the comment about beating t...I love it. And I love the comment about beating the children! I am constantly threatening that I will hang the girls from the ceiling by their toe nails :-)<br /><br />For strong character, really the only thing we do is to emphasize the civics of being part of a family. And part of it is to not need/expect a reward for good behavior. And that one needs to contribute. Not necessarily in thatKeys to the Magic Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634829064005032831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-28901680245007169422010-02-22T10:37:04.026-06:002010-02-22T10:37:04.026-06:00Wonder if that works on husbands. Hmmm...Wonder if that works on husbands. Hmmm...Mary~Momathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005555669806678749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-51281238431901620892010-02-22T09:55:44.638-06:002010-02-22T09:55:44.638-06:00What a wonderful way to grow a child's charact...What a wonderful way to grow a child's character! <br /><br />We ate dinner together as a family at least 6 nights a week and discussed all kinds of things about life, activities, behavior. Some of my occasional comments to them were, "Don't bring shame to the VanderBeek name," "Your friends will come and go, but you'll always have your brothers, so be friends with Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587300140099806425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-10839516019562637032010-02-22T08:12:34.743-06:002010-02-22T08:12:34.743-06:00How is he at snow shoveling? That's a good de...How is he at snow shoveling? That's a good deed to teach.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-56146770322583714802010-02-22T07:47:18.096-06:002010-02-22T07:47:18.096-06:00I like that idea a whole lot! Thanks for sharing i...I like that idea a whole lot! Thanks for sharing it - I may implement that in our Sunday School class.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-48997759884687033702010-02-22T01:04:50.829-06:002010-02-22T01:04:50.829-06:00no seriously we use I've been caught being goo...no seriously we use I've been caught being good system-I catch them being good and making those hard but right decisions and give them a little dot sticker-when the chart is full usually about 18 spaces hey get it punched w/a hole punch and then it's off to the treasure box, which holds small second hand treasure I pick up at the thrift stores, some are stickers, happy meal toys, glow Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013152465802223976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-25049492406073074182010-02-22T00:57:34.107-06:002010-02-22T00:57:34.107-06:00we just beat our kids-we just beat our kids-Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013152465802223976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-17558815291873399022010-02-21T23:09:06.800-06:002010-02-21T23:09:06.800-06:00I agree I love this idea! We use the same key sys...I agree I love this idea! We use the same key system that school uses for helping Cole keep with the behavior. I'm so going to have to try this. I read on another blog with a system putting penny in jar for good and taking one out if bad. Thought heck we'll try it :)Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-64985146232023201212010-02-21T21:29:49.132-06:002010-02-21T21:29:49.132-06:00I LOVE this idea! What a great, tangible way for ...I LOVE this idea! What a great, tangible way for young children to see how their behavior impacts those around them. We were working a lot with the book How Full Is Your Bucket? with Cooper, but I think he sometimes has a hard time with the abstract concept of drops of water in a bucket. I think we will be giving this a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com