I'm beginning to see (with the help of older wiser friends), that a lot of the behaviors my son exhibits are things he learned from me and his dad. I obviously can't control his dad's behavior, but I can control mine, so I've set out to become a better example for my son. As much as I try to filter myself around him, I am not as self disciplined as I should be, and my son is mimicking this behavior. So, I've created my own "privileges and behaviors" chart that Giovanni gets to see and help hold me accountable with. I want him to see that I have commitments and responsibilities too, and that I, too, make mistakes and have consequences. I feel like allowing him to have a part in holding me accountable, will make him more open to my reprimanding him because it will feel less like being reprimanded, and more like being held accountable. I don't know how well it will work, but again, it's worth a shot!
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