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Keeping Kids Calm During the Holidays
Post Your Comments Published by Patrick Warholic on December 14, 2007 at 11:04 PM.
Children are usually happy around the holidays – there is no school, they get to hang out with their friends and they get to sleep in late. Unfortunately, not all kids are in good cheer. Like many adults, children and teenagers can get stressed during the holidays. How can you tell if a child is feeling frazzled? Stressed out kids tend to be cranky, impatient and defiant, they complain of headaches, stomachaches or seem unusually tired. During the holidays, children often are involved in special events and festivals.
How can adults help?
If you have children, involve them in holiday planning and let them know ahead of time about the events that are going to take place. And as the holidays get under way, try not to overload your kids' schedules. Give the child some space as far as not making them attend every function or every family gathering. If the child wants to have some alone time, then allow that to happen. Parents need to choose activities to mark the holidays that are both meaningful and manageable. "What most kids really want is your time and attention."
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Want to spark a heated debate amongst parents?....bring up the topic of allowance...more specifically, should chores equal an allowance or should it be given as an entitlement?
Parents can divide themselves into one of two groups. The first group believes that chores are a family responsibility and allowance should be part of a learning experience on how to handle money. The other side of the coin are the parents who don’t want their kids to feel entitled to a weekly handout and want them to learn the lesson of pay for work.
Basic allowance should be a set amount, given on a regular basis with no tie to chores. If a child wants to earn above and beyond the regular amount put a price on specific tasks that they can choose from. Basic allowance should be given with the knowledge that the child is responsible for paying for their own certain expenses such as: trips to the mall, entertainment, and trips with friends.
However you decide to work out the tricky subject of allowance, remember that it's a tool to teach kids about financial responsibility.
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Parents can divide themselves into one of two groups. The first group believes that chores are a family responsibility and allowance should be part of a learning experience on how to handle money. The other side of the coin are the parents who don’t want their kids to feel entitled to a weekly handout and want them to learn the lesson of pay for work.
Basic allowance should be a set amount, given on a regular basis with no tie to chores. If a child wants to earn above and beyond the regular amount put a price on specific tasks that they can choose from. Basic allowance should be given with the knowledge that the child is responsible for paying for their own certain expenses such as: trips to the mall, entertainment, and trips with friends.
However you decide to work out the tricky subject of allowance, remember that it's a tool to teach kids about financial responsibility.
Luxury Homes and Land Specialist
Our motto is to always "Do the Right Thing", starting with providing premier executive service to buyers and sellers of luxury homes and land.
For more information from California Home Network visit Patrick Warholic, The Internet Home Marketing Specialist for free MLS Home and property searches, free real estate reports, information for sellers, information for buyers, and find out exactly what your home is worth with a free home valuation, with current up-to-date market information provided for you.
Contact Patrick Warholic, Realtor, CCRA, SRES, ASP, and e-PRO certified.
Labels: Family
