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Provide clear and ample warnings that if the unwanted behavior continues, they will receive a ticket. Explain how many dollars will be deducted and why engaging in the unwanted behavior is not a good idea. It's essential to set them up for success and ensure that a ticket is never a surprise consequence. This approach fosters understanding and accountability.
The moment has arrived, and despite the warnings, your child has chosen to proceed with the undesired behavior. This is when you calmly inform your child that they have received a ticket.
This is where you allow them to discuss the unwanted behavior. You can ask them if they remember what they did and why you don't want them to do it. Encourage them to reflect on what they think they should have done differently. This conversation promotes self-awareness and problem-solving skills.
Sometimes it might be a first-time offense, and they genuinely promise to do the right thing in the future. In such cases, this is when you can decide to let it slide without issuing a ticket. It's an opportunity to demonstrate forgiveness and kindness, allowing them to experience these emotions and learn from the situation.
To ease the impact of the ticket, you can ask them which currency they would prefer to have the deduction taken from. Keep in mind that the gift currency is off-limits when it comes to violations. This approach empowers them with a choice and a sense of control over the consequence.
In cases where there's a clear and significant violation of previously established expectations, you issue a ticket without offering them a choice of which currency to deduct. It's important to have clear rules and consequences in place beforehand for such situations.
This is when a child gets a ticket due to someone who's not the parent. Maybe you gave some teacher tickets to your child's instructor at school, or nana had an altercation that happened while babysitting that she just had to share. Beware, KidCash is everywhere!
Avoiding unexpected punishments is crucial during this phase. Sometimes, in a moment of frustration or anger, you might take away all of their KidCash dollars in an attempt to gain control over a situation. Alternatively, issuing a ticket without proper explanation can also lead to misunderstandings. It's essential to communicate clear expectations and consequences to prevent such unexpected punishments, which can be counterproductive.
You can introduce additional inconveniences that come with tickets, especially for a set time period. These can be particularly useful in the beginning to reinforce the idea that tickets have negative consequences and should be avoided. For instance, you might temporarily restrict the use of device dollars for the rest of the day as a consequence of receiving a ticket. This approach helps emphasize the importance of responsible behavior.
