tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189481699919543461.post3325154504675590032..comments2023-11-27T11:16:59.576-06:00Comments on Stewart Shenanigans: Tech TicketsStewartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542594794043111682noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189481699919543461.post-71521494017336521772012-01-24T09:32:22.936-06:002012-01-24T09:32:22.936-06:00I did something similar when the kids were younger...I did something similar when the kids were younger. <br /><br />You could "earn" time each day by accomplishing tasks that were required. I broke mine into 5 minute increments--because you could also "lose" time for various offenses.<br /><br />You started the day with 15 minutes. (My kids were in the 3rd, 4th & 6th grade when we started it) You could earn extra minutes by making your bed without being asked, by getting up on time, by completing chores properly the first time (my kids had a tendency to "do their chores", but not do them correctly on purpose so they could finish faster), and other responsible behaviors during the day.<br /><br />You could lose time for being unkind to a sibling (which was a MAJOR problem at that time), talking back, lying, etc--you get the point.<br /><br />the 5 minute increments were nice b/c before I had tended to take away their "time" for the day in the morning b/c they were unkind and then I really didn't have any good disciplinary actions for the rest of the day (once you lost your time--what more did you have to lose?? was their thought process). But I noticed when we switched to the 5 minute increments--the kids would lose 5 minutes and realize they didn't want to lose anymore and it helped with behavior all day. Also, it was nice they had a chance to earn time throughout the day if they woke up grouchy--they could choose to work hard the rest of the day and recover from a "bad" morning.<br /><br />The downside? Remembering to remove/add time to the jar if you weren't right next to it. There were days we were too busy and the kids didn't have time to use "time" and that made them mad. If I let them roll over their time--there were weekends that they would spend HOURS playing video games--which was way worse in my boys' behavior especially--then an hour or so each day. <br /><br />Overall, it was a good system. We used it several years until the kids were used to doing chores and being responsible in general. Now each teen gets 1 hour of time for video games or computer time each day. All chores/schoolwork must be completed before they can use time. On the weekends we're more flexible on how long they can play--especially if they have friends over or are interacting online with someone.<br /><br />Good luck :)<br /><br />~Shawna<br />ps..I love that you color coded so they wouldn't steal from each other :) I wish I had thought of that!!! Way to think ahead! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189481699919543461.post-56882582551121204362012-01-24T09:08:45.115-06:002012-01-24T09:08:45.115-06:00Cool idea - thanks for sharing!Cool idea - thanks for sharing!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330169143173802556noreply@blogger.com