Jesse really balked about checking off the 100 things to get his "prize." My husband (who is no softie) said it was too overwhelming; and, looking at it again, I had to agree.
We had a serious talk with Jesse, after his mini-tantrum a couple days ago, about the fact that we can't keep buying new video games for him every week; especially, not ones that cost $29.99. He doesn't understand money yet; but I think he understands why we're trying to limit his video game-playing. And he agreed that he shouldn't play video games more than about two hours a day (which is already a lot).
He will wait until this Sunday for the new video game; and, he was fine about working more on his writing, reading, math, and basic life-skills; and on following our directions.
I think it helped him that I spoke calmly and respectfully, and listened to his point of view--which is that he did, indeed, feel overwhelmed about checking off 100 items to win something. The check-off system might work for some kids, but my son just really hates it. And that doesn't make him a bad kid.
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