We have some expectations which are insanely reasonable.
-bathe regularly (every 2 days would be nice, heck even 2X week without complaint would suffice)
-do not wear your jeans to bed
-sleep with a sheet on the bed.
-do not go to school in filthy or ripped clothes
-as you have no hips, wear a belt.
MY DS does not want to follow them. I am sure it is a (mini) power struggle. I do not think (tbh) he will arbitrairily start meeting resaonable expectations on his own - he is quite easy going and laissez faire. I do not think the grubbiness will bug his friends - hence logical consequences will not help
So....Do I hold firm to the reasonable expectations, or do I "let go" (and hope he develops some standards on his own?)
DS is almost 12, with few issues. Overall, a happy dude.
Vote please! And advice, if you have btdt.
Kathy
-bathe regularly (every 2 days would be nice, heck even 2X week without complaint would suffice)
-do not wear your jeans to bed
-sleep with a sheet on the bed.
-do not go to school in filthy or ripped clothes
-as you have no hips, wear a belt.
MY DS does not want to follow them. I am sure it is a (mini) power struggle. I do not think (tbh) he will arbitrairily start meeting resaonable expectations on his own - he is quite easy going and laissez faire. I do not think the grubbiness will bug his friends - hence logical consequences will not help
So....Do I hold firm to the reasonable expectations, or do I "let go" (and hope he develops some standards on his own?)
DS is almost 12, with few issues. Overall, a happy dude.
Vote please! And advice, if you have btdt.
Kathy