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arudawakening · #11 08-09-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kittykat

Wow good luck , sounds like a smart kid..

It's really a shame that I have to WORK at outsmarting my 10 yr old.

Thanks though, I will need all the luck I can get.

motherof3 · #12 08-10-2008, 12:26 AM

Good luck with your son. I have a 12 year old that can be a battle of wills every day when she has a mind to. Let us know how things go. I think PY's idea is an awesome one. I hope you have good results!

arudawakening · #13 08-10-2008, 04:51 PM

Project Banishment Day One:

I woke him up at 9:00 am, gave him some breakfast and read him the riot act. I told him I had enlisted the help of some friends and came up with a plan. He looked distraught. He asked a couple of questions, and I firmly answered them all. He was banished to his room until it was clean.

He strutted out of the kitchen in his tighie whities and headed for the bathroom. He came out and said, "Mom are you serious?" and I looked him in the eye and replied "Serious as a heart attack kiddo"

He went into his room and started cleaning!

It's a little before 5:00 pm and he hasn't gotten all that much done, but he is making an effort. He has come out of his room a couple of times, but I sent him right back in there. He came out for lunch and for a snack at about 3, but other than that and a few bathroom trips he has been in his room.

So, so far so good! I am very pleased to announce that so far day one is a success. Thanks again Pythoness for the idea.

kittykat · #14 08-10-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by arudawakening

Project Banishment Day One:

I woke him up at 9:00 am, gave him some breakfast and read him the riot act. I told him I had enlisted the help of some friends and came up with a plan. He looked distraught. He asked a couple of questions, and I firmly answered them all. He was banished to his room until it was clean.

He strutted out of the kitchen in his tighie whities and headed for the bathroom. He came out and said, "Mom are you serious?" and I looked him in the eye and replied "Serious as a heart attack kiddo"

He went into his room and started cleaning!

It's a little before 5:00 pm and he hasn't gotten all that much done, but he is making an effort. He has come out of his room a couple of times, but I sent him right back in there. He came out for lunch and for a snack at about 3, but other than that and a few bathroom trips he has been in his room.

So, so far so good! I am very pleased to announce that so far day one is a success. Thanks again Pythoness for the idea.

does he have video games or a computer in there?I f so i would take them out , most kids can stay in a room for weeks with those in there..lol

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motherof3 · #15 08-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the update! Way to stick to your plan! Keep up the good work.

RosaM68 · #16 08-10-2008, 09:04 PM

I haven't had to use any strategic plans for my 11 y.o. daughter yet but when that time comes I will surely do what Py' mom and Arudeawakening are doing.

Good luck!!!

arudawakening · #17 08-11-2008, 12:50 AM

We prepared for today by removing the power cords from everything electronic in his room, hubby disconnected his cable from the splitter in our room.

He has managed to make a bigger mess in one half the room, but he did haul out TWO full tall kitchen garbage bags! I found out the bugger was stuffing wrappers and soda cans under his platform bed!! He knocked a piece out that was against the wall and used that for stash!

The kids is way too smart for his age... I shudder to think what he will be up to when he hits puberty! Lord help me

I will post Day Two's progress in the afternoon. Thanks yet again Py for the suggestion.

Tracy · #18 08-11-2008, 08:42 AM

Keep us posted rude

btw, love the avatar!

Pythoness · #19 08-11-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by arudawakening

He strutted out of the kitchen in his tighie whities and headed for the bathroom. He came out and said, "Mom are you serious?" and I looked him in the eye and replied "Serious as a heart attack kiddo"

I almost spit coffee reading your description of Day 1. lol. Thanks!

And you're welcome for the suggestion.. I knew it worked for me, and just from reading your initial description of him, he sounds A LOT like me.

arudawakening · #20 08-13-2008, 03:32 PM

Sorry I haven't been back with updates, my Dr called Monday and sort of dropped a bomb on me so I have been a little bit distracted.

So here is the update... it's Wednesday, he is STILL banished! He has snuck out a couple of times but I sent his butt right back in there! His sister has decided she feels bad for him so she aided him on his escapes.

His room is STILL a disaster area. He has cleared out one small spot in the middle of the floor where he sits and keeps moving the same items around until he decides where he wants to put them.

Im standing my ground though, and he isn't coming out until it's done!

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