sharlag
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Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 14:25:10 GMT
I love sending 'empty the dishwasher' and 'take out the trash' requests without having to endure the huffiness that a chore elicits from teenagers.
The only attitude I get is if they don't acknowledge a text and I resend it. I'll get an "I KNOW!" response.
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Post by Merge on Jul 28, 2014 14:27:51 GMT
Yes! And for exactly the same reason. I can't see an eye-roll via text.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 28, 2014 14:29:23 GMT
Yes! For exactly the same reason. And that I'm too lazy to go and find my family and I don't like to yell through the house.
I freakin love texting.
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Post by liya on Jul 28, 2014 14:29:49 GMT
Yes! And for exactly the same reason. I can't see an eye-roll via text.
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 28, 2014 14:30:04 GMT
I love sending 'empty the dishwasher' and 'take out the trash' requests without having to endure the huffiness that a chore elicits from teenagers. The only attitude I get is if they don't acknowledge a text and I resend it. I'll get an "I KNOW!" response. Hahahahahaha -- I'm always resending texts that got no reply the first time. If it's dd she'll often then reply back saying "Mom! I will. And I'm not glued to my phone every second you know." um... yes she is. She can't wiggle out of that one, no way.
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Post by alibama on Jul 28, 2014 14:31:56 GMT
What else is texting for? LOL
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 14:34:18 GMT
Hahahahahaha -- I'm always resending texts that got no reply the first time. If it's dd she'll often then reply back saying "Mom! I will. And I'm not glued to my phone every second you know." um... yes she is. She can't wiggle out of that one, no way. Right!
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Post by donna on Jul 28, 2014 14:34:58 GMT
Oh yes!! I love texting for exactly this purpose!
I use Remind 101 with my students and can send short text reminders about tests/quizzes and wearing the correct shoes for lab. It is wonderful!
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Post by scraphollie27 on Jul 28, 2014 14:34:59 GMT
I use the old ultimatum trick. We can't do xxx tonight until you do xxx, so you better get on it. And then I throw in "and it better be done by the time I get home from work".
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 28, 2014 14:38:10 GMT
I have two GMs: one for just my two kids, and one for my two plus DH. So helpful!!
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 28, 2014 14:41:53 GMT
Yep to all of it, down to the "I KNOW" and eye roll responses.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 28, 2014 14:42:15 GMT
Yes-I text them chores daily. I also text my daughter when dinner is ready since she keeps her music loud and I don't want to yell up the stairs.
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IAmUnoriginal
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 28, 2014 14:49:04 GMT
DS usually still sleeping when I leave for work. He texts when he gets up. I text back his list of chores for the day. Love it. Can't say he missed the written list/it blew off the counter/DH must have thought it was junk and tossed it.
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MaryC
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Post by MaryC on Jul 28, 2014 14:49:40 GMT
No, not really practical where we live. Too many dead zones in the phone coverage. We still have a landline for the same reason.
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Post by deshacrafts on Jul 28, 2014 14:50:09 GMT
My kids are all grown, but I love this idea!
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anniebygaslight
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Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 28, 2014 14:51:12 GMT
Yes. It is very useful.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 28, 2014 14:53:38 GMT
No, I don't. If I speak to them directly they can't turn around and claim they never got the message.
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Post by cropaholicnora on Jul 28, 2014 15:00:46 GMT
No, I don't. If I speak to them directly they can't turn around and claim they never got the message. My daughter tried that one a couple of times. After I took her phone away to get it "fixed," she stopped missing texts. Funny how that works.
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River
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Jun 26, 2014 15:26:04 GMT
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Post by River on Jul 28, 2014 15:06:12 GMT
Yes I do. I LOVE it for the same reasons. I also told him to write it down so he could check the items off as he done them. I got back "UGH" from him, hehe. But when I got home the list was written down and checked off. He got a huge hug and kiss from me that got me the same response, "UGH".
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 28, 2014 15:16:39 GMT
Yes, yes, yes-a thousand times yes.
The advantage of a teen over a toddler.
My oldest says the "I don't always have my phone you know" thing too. So sorry, but you all but sleep with the thing under your ear; there is never a time when it isn't tethered to your body. Answer the damn text.
I sometimes think that whoever invented the idea of texting had teenagers that had *the tone* and rolling eyes and they were just sick and tired of dealing. They should win a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping millions of parents from killing their kids.
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Jul 28, 2014 15:28:17 GMT
No, I don't. If I speak to them directly they can't turn around and claim they never got the message. I get the "You didn't SAY that!" issue, whereas with TEXTS, you can scroll back through the message and prove that yes, you DID say thus and such. My kids are better readers than listeners. SO am I, actually...
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 28, 2014 15:28:30 GMT
Yes. Of course with my kids it depends on whether the phone is charged or not as to whether they get the text
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Post by jill225 on Jul 29, 2014 2:13:07 GMT
Absolutely! Makes life easier!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 2:19:33 GMT
My son's too young for texting, but I totally manage his household chores with the ChoreMonster app and it's awesome. I don't have to nag him anymore - he loves checking the app and seeing what he's supposed to do, checking off the things he's done, etc.. Makes our lives SO much nicer than having to constantly remind him to make his bed, clear his plates, put away toys, etc..
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 29, 2014 2:22:54 GMT
I really use texts to find out where my kids are. They have the chore thing down. They usually text me to find out what is for dinner.
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Post by panda on Jul 29, 2014 2:29:35 GMT
I love this idea and will start using it immediately!
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jul 29, 2014 2:34:46 GMT
All. The. Time. I love communicating through text. It's great for a "Where R U" to my girls since they are older and would hate it if I called to ask them where they are. Just got a text from my 20 year old that said "at a movie." No fuss and I know where she is.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 29, 2014 2:38:35 GMT
There is always the eye rolling emoji .
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Post by CarolT on Jul 29, 2014 3:27:24 GMT
I never thought of it that way, but I absolutely manage my family via text!
Dd's corgi feels the need to bark if I talk to anyone through a closed door (she's such a goofy dog!), so if dd is in her room and I want her attention, I text her. I also text reminders, recipes/cooking instructions, chore lists, "please pick up XYZ on your way home", etc.
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paget
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Post by paget on Jul 29, 2014 3:37:20 GMT
Yes. Thank goodness for texting. It is so useful for so many things! I sent "reminders" to my daughters and had dinner waiting for me when I got home from work.
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