Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
or say she could only watch tv if she was on the treadmill, etc.
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
If she does make her goal, I can already picture my dad saying "the only reason we got this damn dog was because you made that deal with us, now go take it for a walk!" in the meanest tone of voice you ever did hear. That wouldn't be good.
I agree with you. To me, if her "reward" is seen as a burden and not as an accomplishment, I think it might affect her motivation to accomplish such tasks in the future. Then again, you know your family and homelife better than I.
Here's the way I see it though. The best way to avoid having your children eats lots of junk is to not have junk around in the first place. It's not like a 13yo is going to go drive to the market and buy some cookies with their nonexistant paycheck. The food that is available should be healthier alternatives like veggies, fruit, oatmeal, grains, lean meats, and other foods that aren't highly processed. No soda, candy, or questionable snack foods. What kinds of foods are usually at your parents' home? Do they buy cookies, crackers, sugary cereals, etc?