Avoid entitled/spoiled kids going to Disney World

[candielips]

This year we have used an extra perk at Disney for motivation and it has been working great!
Our DD4 has not slept in her own bed for quite a long time. I originally thought I would wait until we got back from WDW to really start getting her in her own bed until I had the idea to use a bribe.
We told her that if she slept ALL night in her bed that she could go to BBB AND pick out a dress there. We NEVER let her get a dress while there. I always buy them on sale at our local Disney Store and bring them with us.
Let me say, this has worked like a charm. There have been no arguments, no sneaking into our bed, and most importantly I get my bed back!
We have been trying all kinds of methods for over a year now and this has been the most effective.

 

[NannyBeBe]

As a previous poster said, you will not know if you did a good parenting job until your kids are much older. Example: When one of my daughters was in college and did a paper mentioning God, her professor told her she would get a failing grade if she did not remove the references to God. She refused and told the professor she would take the failing grade. She got an A on the paper. I had taught my daughters from Day One to stand firm for what is right. I was so proud of her. Time will tell for all of you young parents. The best advice I can give, from an old granny, is to tell your kids what you expect and what the consequences will be and stand by them. Sorry for the rant.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

2012 vintage thread, closing.