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Are You Lazy?

Are you known for saying, “Could you get that for me?” That becomes a common line for parents who are sitting comfortably in their recliners and have children nearby. It is much easier to ask a little one to grab something for them. But this can become a very bad habit that translates into other lazy behaviors. Now we have remote controls that can not only turn on our televisions but control our air conditioners, space heaters and lights. Technology can make us lazier. Have you ever thought about whether or not you are lazy? It’s important to evaluate your … Continue reading →

Watch Out for Labels Like “Lazy” and “Spoiled”

I always cringe when I hear parents refer to their children with a blatantly negative label. Words like “lazy” and “spoiled” have such negative connotations and carry with them such baggage that it seems unfair to brand a child lazy or spoiled (or nasty or mean, etc.). Instead of labeling and complaining about a “lazy” child, why not look to the behaviors and see what can be done? The problem with labels (okay, there are many problems with labels) is that they can brandish a child in a negative way and make it tough for the child or the parent … Continue reading →

Truly Lazy or Just Not Interested?

I think we parents have a tendency to worry that our children will be or are lazy if they don’t do all the things we think they should be doing. BUT, are they truly lazy—or is it just that they are not embracing our ideas of what they ought to be doing with their time? Is it really just a matter of them not caring about what we care about? Or should we be worried about their motivation and activity level? I find that my kids can get pretty motivated—get out of bed early, work long hours, and stay focused—on … Continue reading →

RS/EQ: It’s Off to Work I Go

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Having both a sixteen year old brother and a sister-in-law, I’ve noticed how much more pressure school seems to be putting on kids today. It seems as though the goal is to cram more information in than the brain can possibly hold. At the same time, kids are surrounded with all sorts of ‘experience camps’ to improve skills and talents (basketball camp, math camp, astronomy camp, etc). The goal seems to be to fill every hour with something to do. At the same time, we seem to have a generation of leisure junkies. While some kids hype up their college … Continue reading →