Bribery is an underrated parenting skill! Eventually he won’t need the keychains. We’re doing something similar to get our 7-year-old to ride his bike. I had a really hard time with first grade, I remember similarly refusing to leave the car. And I eventually got over it and turned out okay--well okayish at least!
What a great article, it reminds me about a kid that I had that fought going to school. I think he finally realized later in his life what his parents was trying to do and has turned out a good rounded dad. Thanks for sharing.
Bribery is an underrated parenting skill! Eventually he won’t need the keychains. We’re doing something similar to get our 7-year-old to ride his bike. I had a really hard time with first grade, I remember similarly refusing to leave the car. And I eventually got over it and turned out okay--well okayish at least!
I agree. His attitude changed once we made going to school a game.
Man, we're about to send our big one to school in a few weeks. A little nervous. He's thrilled. We'll see! Good luck!
Best of luck! You got it. We’re figuring it out day by day. Thanks for reading.
What a great article, it reminds me about a kid that I had that fought going to school. I think he finally realized later in his life what his parents was trying to do and has turned out a good rounded dad. Thanks for sharing.
Yep, what does around comes around, right?