Poker for Kids

Parker has started hitting, kicking and pushing other kids. Not just his sisters, but playgroup friends. We tried to talk to him about it and about alternatives. We tried to punish him for it with time outs or taking away privileges. Neither has worked and the hitting has continued and even gotten worse.

Michael suggested and implemented a new system using poker chips for rewards, fines, and credits for fun things like treats or outings of his choice. A friend of Michael's uses this method which good results.

I'm not entirely convinced yet we will get the desired results, but Parker seems to like it so far.

Today, he has lost 3 chips (pushing Miranda) and gained 6 (3 each for cleaning two rooms)