My 9 yr old son is terrible when it comes to bedtime. He procrastinates and I have to tell him multiple times to brush his teeth. He obviously doesn't take me seriously. Any ideas? Beadtime is the worst!
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Shortly before bedtime, stop what you're doing, escort him to the bathroom and then escort him to bed.
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We have a grandson who had that problem. The parents started telling how long he had before bedtime about 2 hours before. The kept reminding him (to keep it in his mind) about every 15 minutes. About a hour before bedtime, they started to get things done to prepare. 1. Snack 2. Brush teeth 3. PJ's 4. Bedtime story, prayers, etc. 5. get into bed (if didn't happen before the bedtime story, etc.) 6. Say goodnight 7. Turn off light. 8. Set an early (no sleeping in) wake up time. No staying in bed. They had to follow the routine religiously and not miss a night. If there was an exception it was carefully explained. i.e. we are going to visit aunt Em so you won't have to go to bed quite so early, etc. It was hard work, but at ate 9 he goes to bed with no fuss and is the first one in the family up. He helps get breakfast for you younger brothers now. GOOD LUCK
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Watch Nanny 911. Seriously, That is one of the biggest problems parents have on that show and they have really good advice about it. I have tried some of their techniques and they work.;)
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Our son was the same way. We found that the most important thing is to have a bed time routine that you stick to. If bed time is at 9pm, tell him at 8:45 - you have 15 minutes to get your teeth cleaned and get into bed, or tomorrow bed time will be 8pm and there will be no TV/video games (anything that you know he hates to lose). If he still likes you to read to him at night, then tell him that he must be in bed or he won't get a story.
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All you ABers are so supportive! Thanks everyone!
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Tell him to do whatever it is that you want him to do and if he deos not do it spank him.
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Always be consistent. Stick to your guns and stick to a schedule at bedtime. It might even be helpful to take some time and make some "Mommy and me" time out of brushing his teeth. Brush your teeth with him and he may not procrastinate so much. Also children need positive reinforcement as much as they need punishment. When he does well you need to reinforce that behavior with a small reward, even if it is a simple pat on the back and a "Good job!" Good luck. I have 3 boys and I know how hard it is to get them to cooperate at times!
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Have you thought of pulling a gun on him ?
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Sounds like a job for the whipping stick
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Jerk him up and say "do it now"
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