When working on something big, you've got to have a goal in mind. My middle son's bedroom has always been a bit of a challenge for him. He LOVES stuff. He wants everything to be kept forever! I see a clutterbug in the making but I'm trying hard to give him the tools to weed out the "Stuff". My hubbie has also been working on his clutterbug tendencies, various online auction and yardsale sites have been the key to his decluttering but there are some things that 10yrold boys see in Daddy's piles of stuff that just "must be mine" as Mr10 puts it. Last week Mr10 saw a Air Hockey Table leaning against a Wall in the hubbie's Man Cave. I saw the light in his eyes the glow of "it must be mind". The deal was put in motion. First step declutter hair...
Then clear room of all wrappers, art work and clothes that were under the bed, behind he closet doors, the room door and the dresser. After the floors are clear, and you've mapped out your room space, you recruit your Mom and Dad to carry the heavy reward to your room and set it up. Oh the smile!!
Some call it Bribery I like to call it negotiating positive rewards.
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Yes, when there is something you want that can really motivate you.
Looks like they are having fun!
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