Ok, so apparently Carter does not understand the concept behind a good behavior chart! Today we sat down together and decided that we would make him a chart for his behavior. Now that he is three and talking more and more each day I think it is time that he gets rewarded for his good behavior and “not-rewarded” for his “not-so-good” behavior. He actually loved the idea of a chart, partly because he see’s Jaxon put stickers on his chart everyday and partly because he heard the word “reward” and did not associate ANYTHING else with it!
Ok, fast forward about 10 minutes…I am busy making the chart nice and pretty for him and he is getting a little bored just sitting and watching me, apparently he doesn’t appreciate “mom and Carter conversations”yet…I told him he could go and play while I finish up. Off he goes leaving me some quiet time to finish up! Well, I get the chart done and call him into the room to help me hang it and this is what I find…
Ok, fast forward about 10 minutes…I am busy making the chart nice and pretty for him and he is getting a little bored just sitting and watching me, apparently he doesn’t appreciate “mom and Carter conversations”yet…I told him he could go and play while I finish up. Off he goes leaving me some quiet time to finish up! Well, I get the chart done and call him into the room to help me hang it and this is what I find…
Ta-da!
I Love it...one on every toe!
So…now we have to make another trip to the store to get more “happy face” stickers for his good behavior. I’m not sure if this warrants a “bad behavior” mark or not…after all, he was just being creative!