There was (and has been for a long time) a lot of back and forth about technology use and chore completion at our house, but this set of interactions has felt like the most productive yet because I was actually an open and honest back and forth dialogue where we both addressed our needs and concerns and did the same for the other person. Though I will never feel happy about brainless technology, I do feel better knowing that she's trying to make better choices and also that I now "get" where she's coming from...
Outcome so far:
Teenager feels like she came out ahead as the winner because she still gets to use her technology while completing her chores. Mom feels a little better about teenager’s technology use because even though she doesn’t love the choices being made, at least they’re not AS brainless as they were before.
Outcome so far:
Teenager feels like she came out ahead as the winner because she still gets to use her technology while completing her chores. Mom feels a little better about teenager’s technology use because even though she doesn’t love the choices being made, at least they’re not AS brainless as they were before.