Behavior reflection sheet

Aidan fucked up at school again today.

Maybe I should be more upset, but since the teacher is keeping a pretty even keel about it, I figure that maybe she’s on to something.

<internal thoughts> I wonder if she has a form or if she’s really this zen. Either way, props! #operationalefficiency #zenas4th </internal thoughts>

Of course, Aidan is taking the news well that his Xbox rights have been revoked until Friday.  

 Live feedback is the key to any iterative process... like designing software or teaching small humans not to be jerks. 

Here is some of the helpful feedback from the mommy hive mind. It’s perspective like this that’s helping me take parenting to the next level.  

Good point. I’ll be sure to note that for next time.* ;) 

Now that a healthy dose of tater tots have been applied to my son’s wounded heart and the anger is fading to above-average dumpster fire levels, I’m going to review the behavior plan in question. And while I’m at it, I’m going to try to impart some wisdom that I’ve acquired through much first hand experience. Namely, that learning to bounce back after a fuck up is a life skill... and one that everyone can learn to benefit from. 

Wish me luck... and keep an eye out for follow on posts listing all of the diva quotes. They’re coming. I know it. 

(Update) 

Here is a shot of the behavior reflection sheet after a scathing developmental edit.  

*I did not throw this chair at Aidan, but only because it didn’t cross my mind to do so. He insists that the chair “fell down the stairs” and that, once it was in place, it was a convenient place for him to be dramatic.