thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Read the directions before saying, "Mo-om, I need he-elp!" That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Read the directions before saying, "Mo-om, I need he-elp!" That is all. :iagree::iagree:This was my day yesterday with my 10 yo dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hear, hear!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 What a novel idea!:glare: Also, "No" does not expire in 20 seconds.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've got one like that, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 SWB suggests having them read the directions aloud to you. I have to say, it usually works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Also, once you have read the directions, DO THE WORK. Do not spend three times as much time as the work would take lying on the couch moaning and whining about how it's tooo haaaaarrrd, or you don't feeeeel like it, and can't you have just one day ooooooff. Just do the dang work, and then we can both get on with the bits of life that we find more appealing today, and nobody has to lose any privileges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 We had this conversation today: Ds11- "Mom, I need help with this math problem." Me- "Okay. Did you re-read the problem?" Ds- "Mooom, I don't get it!" Me- "But did you re-read the problem? How about this: Why don't you read it out loud to me?' Repeat above 2-3 times with minor variations. Me, a little cross by now- "C, will you please read me the problem? I am across the room anyway, so it will help me to figure out how to help." Ds- Begins reading the problem. Halfway through, "Oh. Never mind. I get it." :banghead::banghead::banghead: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Also, once you have read the directions, DO THE WORK. Do not spend three times as much time as the work would take lying on the couch moaning and whining about how it's tooo haaaaarrrd, or you don't feeeeel like it, and can't you have just one day ooooooff. Just do the dang work, and then we can both get on with the bits of life that we find more appealing today, and nobody has to lose any privileges. Wait...did my ds turn up at your house? No? Rats. That means he's still here somewhere. Sigh. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Read the directions before saying, "Mo-om, I need he-elp!" That is all. That happens here, too, of course. Goodness gracious. Your post title reminded me of my dear departed grandad. He said that all the time! Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Amen and Amen. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 When one of my kids says that, my first response is "Read the directions ... OUT LOUD!" Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I totally get this! If it's any consolation though... when I taught 8th grade English, students would even do this in the classroom. It's just sheer laziness. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I totally get this! If it's any consolation though... when I taught 8th grade English, students would even do this in the classroom. It's just sheer laziness. :glare: And THERE is our affirmation that it is NOT JUST US! Thanks, Jen! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 And THERE is our affirmation that it is NOT JUST US! Thanks, Jen! :D :lol: You are very welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 When one of my kids says that, my first response is "Read the directions ... OUT LOUD!" Tara I am constantly saying this with my 7 y.o.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wow. Are you guys flies on the wall in my house? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 And open your eyes and look before you ask me where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Read the directions before saying, "Mo-om, I need he-elp!" That is all. No. Do not just read the directions. Read them CAREFULLY and ENTIRELY. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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