There's a line in one of the Peanuts Christmas Specials about Albert Schweitzer and Thank You letters. Like poor Albert my kid so far finds the task of writing post-Christmas thank-you letters a huge drag. (And he doesn't even have to author them yet.... just trace the letters). I have to prod him like a bellicose cattle. But I figure despite my nagging nothing terrible is going to come of this requirement. And worse things could happen than having a child turn out like Albert. But ideally I'd like the kid to learn how to think grateful thoughts. I plan to give it plenty of time and stick to my guns.
4 comments:
That's a great idea! I love the example you used!! :)
Having him trace the letters is cute. I just had Peanut draw a picture to put in the note I wrote and she signed her name.
This is a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing it. You are SO on top of things Em. Your a great Momma. :)
I am so glad he only traced those, and didn't write them on his own or I'd be feeling terrible about Kenendy's skills! Of course, if he HAD written that all on his own then I would claim it was because of the weeks that I taught Joy-school. ;) It's such a good idea though! I'm a firm believer that gratitude can often heal all kinds of woe!
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