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I gave up showering with my mother (I'm a male) when I was about 40. It wasn't because mom or me had a problem with this ...it's just that others commented that it was kinda creepy.
My son is now 11 and finally has started being totally self sufficient in the shower...and not fighting me about it. I talked to him about him smelling like a teenager and what that means. It is so nice to say "you need a shower, when do you want to take it" And then when that time comes "Ok, its time for your shower" and he just disappears and comes back washed, dried and dressed. Its like...so awesome. My daughter wants me to wash her hair now so that it looks better then how she can get it. And still insists on baths. But I don't mind washing her hair if she wants me too.
Well obviously that reaction is extreme. But my first thought when you bribed them to do it was what expectation are you setting them up for? What happens when they don't "want" to do something that is actually hard? How much will that cost? Sometimes you just have to do the thing.
Well obviously that reaction is extreme. But my first thought when you bribed them to do it was what expectation are you setting them up for? What happens when they don't "want" to do something that is actually hard? How much will that cost? Sometimes you just have to do the thing.
I have child experts on my side...no worries. It isnt a bribe, its a reward and people do new and challenging things often require an incentive. (i.e. people who give candy for potty training). And surprise surprise, my kids don't ask for rewards or expect them when they shower. So your worries are unfounded. But thanks for the concern.
I have child experts on my side...no worries. It isnt a bribe, its a reward and people do new and challenging things often require an incentive. (i.e. people who give candy for potty training). And surprise surprise, my kids don't ask for rewards or expect them when they shower. So your worries are unfounded. But thanks for the concern.
I gave up showering with my mother (I'm a male) when I was about 40. It wasn't because mom or me had a problem with this ...it's just that others commented that it was kinda creepy.
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Originally Posted by HighFlyingBird
I meant without help...not with their parent
I hope it's obvious that I was just joshin' with ya, HFB. Dread the thought of me and mom in the same shower at ANY age!
my oldest son will be 6 in couple of weeks, started taking his showers on his own with bit of monitoring in making sure hes rinsing his hair completely of shampoo and washing himself. Started about 2 months ago, and now at the point where i can just set his shower up, and check on his hair once before getting out since hes getting the wash/rinse right about 90% of time now. However, he still likes to take his bubble bath which i let him do once or twice a week with younger brother.
my daughter is 3 and i still help her...obviously.
My son by age 5.
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good luck to you
