Day of Discipline

We took the kids to the high school volleyball game last night. The kids had a great time. They ran around the upper balcony of the gym and played with friends the entire time. As we left and got in the car, Kyah asked if we could stop for ice cream. We said no because it was too late. She was very upset and said "I didn't get to do anything fun tonight!" She told us the volleyball game wasn't fun and she wanted to do something else. We talked with her about being grateful rather than always complaining for more. Unfortunately its been a common issue with her lately. Doug said, "Ok, since you didn't have fun at the games, then you don't get to go anymore, which includes the football games." Kyah sat quietly for a minute then said "You'll just let me go to the football game tomorrow anyway!"

After that comment we looked at each other and knew we couldn't let her go under any circumstances! So this is why they say to not use punishments that you can't follow through with!

Needless to say she was not happy this afternoon when we talked with her about missing the game. She cried and cried and ran to her bedroom and cried some more. I wanted to give in! I started thinking of other consequences she could have rather than missing the football game. At that moment I realized how much of a pushover I was! But in the end we stayed strong! Grandma was sweet and stayed with her at home while the rest of us sat in the cold and watched the Bombers painfully lose. I don't know who had the better deal!

I was proud of Doug and myself. Kyah may not have learned that she needs to be more grateful, but we sure learned that we need to stick to our guns more often! Especially when the kids point it out to you!