My 10-year-old grandson puts nothing down, then looks for it. Cries, blames the whole family for hiding notebooks, socks, etc. How to deal with it ???

First of all, you have to fight against blaming others. This is a very dangerous way to justify your own mistakes. After all, a child reaches for a lie in order not to admit to its own mess. A 10-year-old is old enough to learn to put things back if he wants to. There is, of course, one condition: it must know where this place is. The most effective, tried-and-tested method is to find out with the child where what lies (as it is most convenient for him - then it is easier to remember). For a few days, practice (recall, check) putting it back in place right after using school supplies, clothes, etc. Praise, of course, when items are where they should be. Then it should be announced that, with regard to the grandson's belongings, the questions' where is it? where is?". Following this rule brings results very quickly. In a short time it turns out that when our little messenger is left alone with his problem, he copes with it perfectly. After all, it's hard to leave the house without shoes. And there is no need to count on help in searching.

Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.

Barbara Śreniowska-Szafran

Educator with many years of experience.

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