Positive reinforcement is essential in growth. Repetition of 6 times or more are necessary to make an event a habit. Today I took time to follow through with my Izzy, and we went out for a long anticipated dinner. She chose Italian, so Casa Calabria was our venue. It was a nice evening of conversation, food, a shirley temple or two, and a follow through on a promise that if improvement in school was shown, time with grandpa was the reward. She has actually been waiting for this evening over 4 months. No electronics, no technology, just a 53 and a 14 year old spending time talking about school subjects, heroes, family, life, likes, dislikes, fears, winter, yoopers, HQ, bethel sisters, teachers and a host of other things. The time went fast, but I can tell you we will do it again some time, and she will work hard knowing this quality time is a day to look forward to. Have you listened to your teenager lately? Isn't it about time ? Your time ..........
