Accountable Kids......

has changed my life! For reals people. This program is A-mazing! On a scale of 1-5 I would definitely give it a 5!

So the basic idea behind this program is that you teach your kids to be independent and responsible for themselves and their choices. They earn tickets everyday for doing basic chores or "core chores" So in the morning they have to get dressed, eat breakfast, make lunch, brush teeth, say prayers and read scriptures. This is just an example, each family can tailor it to their needs. And they have to do it on their own. If they do it then they get a ticket which is redeemable for a privilege such as playing a computer game, going to a friends house etc. The it repeats in the afternoon and evening with different core chores. If the child gets all of the tickets for the day then they get a sticker to put on the date card. 10 stickers earns you a date with mom or dad.

The aspect that I have loved the most is the Privilege Pass. The privilege pass is used to eliminate negative behavior. The thing that we struggle with the most at our house (although I'm sure some would argue that there are many things that we struggle with) is fighting. Specifically in the morning when they have a lot of time on their hands (they get up at 6) So, if you don't fight in the morning before we leave the house you get a privilege pass. It is redeemable for any privilege that is extra cool and that they value even more than regular privileges. Since we don't watch any shows during the week, if they get their pass, which is not every day, then they can watch 20 min of a show. They are SO motivated to do it because they LOVE their tube time!

They can also do extra chores which are chores you get paid for. Our kids have loved doing this program and we have loved the results! Elyse is a kid who loves and NEEDS structure. She bounces out of bed at 6 and by 7:00 she is playing a computer game for 10min. Levi definitely needs more work but he loves how good he feels when he does it all by himself.

Please check out the website, it seriously has changed the spirit in our home. The kids are happier and everyone knows what is expected of them. It is AWESOME!!  http://accountablekids.com/