This is the sixth of seven instruction blunders to avoid.
“Let’s” Instructions: instructions that begin with “Let’s” and imply that the parent is going to help the child with the task when the parent’s intent is for the child to do the task alone.
For example:
"Let’s clean your room."
"Let’s do your homework."
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Instructions should be clear, succinct, one at a time (2 max), and with enough time for a person to follow up. If your intent is for the child to do a task alone, be clear about this intention.
“Please hang your clothes in the closet.”
“Time for you to do your homework.”
As much as possible, you want your child to do for her/himself what s/he is capable of doing alone, which fosters independence. If you plan to help or know that your child is still learning a task, it’s OK to say “Let me know if you need help.” or “How about some teamwork?”.
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Beverly Dolenz Walsh
Life and Family Coach
Dr.Bev@sbcglobal.net
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