I don't know their whole lives, and I think the Hendersons have some great ideas for making their kids more grateful and making Christmas way less generically consumerist and more about being a good person. They have good clothes, shoes, and so many toys they can't keep their playroom clean. Follow along as boys and girls follow December-related directions and then dance like it's Christmas! They have reacted by making gifts for each other and sneaking them into each others stockings. Guess what? They expect so much even when their behavior is disrespectful. Our attitude towards Christmas will make or break it. Try canceling it. December song for kids! It’s vital that your kids know they have a safe space where they can talk about absolutely everything (even the fact that they’d prefer to spend Christmas with you). The kids loved it!"). If You're a Kid [Christmas Remix!] Think back to remember if you were very into a particular album one Christmas season, and play that again to bring back some fond memories. Great lesson, parents! You want to teach them more gratitude but you don't know how to do it. Here is why – John and I feel like we are fighting a very hard uphill battle with our kids when it comes to entitlement. 3 ways Bend makes you feel like a kid at Christmas (even if you're 45 and Christmas is over) If you celebrate Christmas, you know the feeling: You’re eight years old as you crash breathless through the living room, heart pounding in your ears and twinkle lights dancing in your eyes. First, my kids are in no way hurting for things. Yes it's Christmas Eve, but you must calmly explain to your children that it's still just a normal night and they need a good sleep so that they're not tired. It's probably entitled children, no? Christmas/Holiday/December theme! 1:47. Close. Anyway, the Hendersons still put up decorations. They are learning exactly what we wanted them to learn, because they are not moping around feeling sorry for themselves. And, so that's what we did. Here's the thing: They know it's on them, somewhere down in there: I have had so many people say to me, "This is such a good idea, but I don't think I could do it." Posted by 6 hours ago. What Christmas is like when you're battling with an eating disorder. There's still time. 144 views WWW.HARRYKINDERGARTENMUSIC.COM HARRY KINDERGARTEN MUSIC, LLC Hip educational songs & videos for the K-2 Classroom! WWW.HARRYKINDERGARTENMUSIC.COM Later on, do I have the right to "complain" that my child doesn't eat vegetables? Qantekid. Dec 2, 2016 - WWW.HARRYKINDERGARTENMUSIC.COM HARRY KINDERGARTEN MUSIC, LLC Hip educational songs & videos for the K-2 Classroom! Younger kids will follow suit and may not even know; older kids will know, but maybe understand the situation better and reflect your attitude as well. Anyway, Henderson acknowledges that some criticism—that they should've done this stuff sooner—is valid, but they simply couldn't because their kids were too young to understand and they didn't want their kids to "spill the beans" to anyone they were trying to help. Why not call it "Doing Things Differently This Year?" That's how it should be. The Duchess of Sussex is apparently an early riser – starting her day at 4.30am with some morning yoga. We continue to give our children things even when their behavior doesn't warrant it, simply because we as parents don't want to live with the consequences. Anonymous wrote:Christmas is a cross between Norse Yule/Oden (Santa is an Oden figure, all knowing, elves, rides through the sky in animal drawn chariot, etc) and Roman Saturnalia (feasting and gift giving) and I believe some middle eastern fertility cult.There is plenty there that has nothing to with Jesus or the bible. That might involve you just coming out and saying, “I know you really want a new iPhone this year, but it’s just not in our budget.” But I could also just take away a cake on her birthday! Launched as a beta version in 2009, SafeShare.tv has gained popularity as the safest way to Watch and Share YouTube and Vimeo videos, and is widely used all around the globe by educators so their students can watch educational material without the fear of inappropriate videos showing up. Read on! ? … Well, OK, there will be Santa. We have Santa Stationary that is free for download. That's not all they're doing for Canceled Christmas 2014. Christmas with a tight budget doesn’t have to be a negative. *THIS IS A PURCHASABLE VIDEO AND … Our kids have been acting so ungrateful lately. If you're having a bad day, just remember that a kid somewhere asked for Gameboy for Christmas and received a Game Child. Anonymous wrote:I was raised Catholic but as an adult my husband and I are both non practicing agnostics. They are "looking into an Adopt a Grandparent" program and inviting some old people over. Will come in handy the rest of your life, kids. The definition of consequence is: an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. And it won’t be if you don’t make it a negative. And they are so pleased with themselves for Canceling Christmas to Teach Those Entitled Kids a Lesson: See what I mean? They are buying a bunch of nativity sets and giving out the pieces at night without getting caught, or something—I'm not religious and don't fully understand it. "It is not just a fault of our parenting, it's largely a result of the comfortable circumstances our kids live in," she wrote. ... As a kid who grew up in the 2000s, I can think of some of my favorite staple Christmas movies. Please check out the OTHER song versions from the "If You're a Kid..." series! We have NO way of verifying if you were the actual owner so we believe in your good faith. Somehow the word consequence has become synonymous with punishment. On the other hand, if you’re enthusiastic about their Christmas, they’ll share that excitement. Our daughter was almost five when we made the change, and she didn’t think anything of it. Wait, middle class America? Educational Content: Following directions; It's easy! Whether you're looking for ABC's, 123's, character education, or just songs to get your kiddos up and moving, Harry Kindergarten is the place to be! As a result of our frustration and humiliation we will take away something from you as punishment to correct our mistake. If You're a Kid (Dental Remix) I think we were more disappointed than our kids when we cancelled Christmas. They will appreciate them more, too. Hip educational songs & videos for the K-2 Classroom! If You're a Kid [Christmas Remix] (audio) This song is the "Christmas version" from the "If You're a Kid, Dance Around" series! It's easier to open a new pack of batteries on 'shrooms. Growing up I feel that the religious context of Christmas naturally made it less about “presents”, and I want to instill a sense of Christmas spirit as well as educate my kids about the traditional Christmas story (baby in a manger) without a religious context if that’s at all possible. The kids get to write letters to Santa! SFK If You're a Kid Christmas Remix! Just a thought. Also, it says "we patiently worked with them for several months" which implies that they tried to work on the behavior before resorting to this. As we know ourselves, this time of life shall pass. This works just as well if there’s a group of you (i.e. How cool will this Christmas be! I want my kid to eat better, but it's me who is serving up a bowl of Goldfish crackers because it gets the job done now. You weren't thoughtful enough toward your husband. I'm having a hard time being outraged by this. It's not like I took Christmas away from Tiny Tim here folks. If You're a Kid [Christmas Remix] (video) Holidays/Themes. Consequences by definition are neither good nor bad. (Valentines Day Remix) Solomonforeman40. 2:44. One day after a particularly bad display of entitlement John said, "we should just cancel Christmas." But generally speaking, if we are talking about three elementary school-aged boys and assuming we aren't dealing with a Bad Seed Theory, I am just not seeing why these parents can clearly outline why their kids are entitled—i.e., because of their own lax parenting—but then demand that the kids reverse YEARS of likely unenforced threats, suddenly become grateful in a matter of months, and then punish them for it when they fail. "The Story of Holly and Ivy" is a long form picture book that is in the same vein. My kids were expecting the world without giving much thought to others. MEGHAN Markle's multi-million brand will destroy Prince William and Kate Middleton's own A-list appeal, an expert has warned. You will receive an email with instructions for how to proceed. They're not doing anything terrible to their children. If you’re excited and treat Christmas day as special, your children will always have cherished memories of Christmas. If you're having a bad day, just remember that a kid somewhere asked for Gameboy for Christmas and received a Game Child. (PS: Hard candy Christmases are SAD.). If You're a Kid (Animal Remix) But Christ on the stocking, why call that "Canceling Christmas"? The natural consequence is that we are giving them opportunities to give and not receive this Christmas season. Because that would be too fair. The rest of the post outlines the other activities the Hendersons had their kids do instead: They helped organize a clothing drive to send clothes and candy and Christmas letters to kids in a village in the Philippines hit by a typhoon. Wondering how to have a magical Christmas if you’re broke? That is why we have taken a stand this year. If you do have kids who make it a negative, spin whatever they are saying right back to a positive. I can and should start now, every single day shifting this bad habit toward a healthier one. http://youtu.be/Yx7GY-RhD2Y But you have to … at least the version of Christmas our boys have been focusing on. Which was so true with my husband and I! For example, play songs that remind you of family members you're not seeing this year. ("It was awesome! I'm not saying it's not right to want to reverse the habit. 6. Usually we have our scripture advent inside our countdown box, but this year we did good deeds instead. What are the natural consequences for lax parenting? http://youtu.be/Qr9ge4XGUYs Whether your Christmas baby came as a surprise or as expected, remember that your older child will forgive you for just about anything, including a less-than-ideal Christmas. They are not sad about what we have done! You had ONE JOB. After all, she didn't immediately love vegetables now that I've decided she really super should this time. 3:00. Future parents, take note! I hope you're not taking your own presents away, too? "A Christmas Carol" is the most popular one. This is your one-stop-shop for downloading fun songs to teach your child or classroom (Pre-K through 2nd grade). Song: If You're a Kid [Christmas Remix!] Let's say you have a couple kids who have been acting way too ungrateful, seriously entitled, and majorly disrespectful this year. Some kids end up loving the smallest, least expensive gift most of all anyway. In a response to the nutty backlash the family got for the post, Lisa wrote: I just wanted to clarify a couple of things. It is one of the biggest struggles as a parent these days in middle class America. There just won't be any Santa, presents, or stockings. Maybe Santa can help them undo those circumstances, too. Wait, what am I talking about? If You're a Kid (Dance Around) (The Original) What are they supposed to do, throw up their hands and say "Well we've been messing them up for years, so fuck it let's just keep going!" 1. Those dang-blasted kids will still get presents from their grandparents. If Youre a Kid [Halloween Remix] (October-themed song for kids) ... 3:00. It's not traumatic - it seems very nicely done, and the fact that the kids seem to be responding to it means it's effective. If Youre a Kid. Anonymous wrote:We're practicing Protestants, but there are plenty of vaguely religious holiday stories that talk about "the spirit of Christmas" if you want that sort of thing. Every choice we make has a consequence. They just have to ask Santa to find kids who need presents more than they do, and since they are very spoiled, we can only assume that will be no trouble at all for actual-person Santa to outsource this good deed for them. Get a letter out. Step 1: Acknowledge kids are ungrateful because you were too lax, Step 3: Take away presents when kids can't magically transform, Step 4: Bristle at accusations of hypocrisy. How do you handle it when your kids expect more than 4 gifts for Christmas? I never used the word punishment. Basically tell it as a story instead of as history. You can't call it something shitty and ominous from the perspective of a kid and not expect it to come off as ego-tripping and authoritarian. Hope you guys know the Dolly Parton Song "Hard Candy Christmas." you and your partner / children), or if you’re estranged and were planning to spend Christmas on your own. It’s safe to say you’re not exactly bringing in the big bucks. I applaud these parents. Well. The whole experience of being a little kid at Christmas is truly unlike any other. Look, I'm not a parenting expert, but I do have a kid, and I think it's safe to assume that for the most part, kids are a product of their upbringing. Since SafeShare’s beginning, SafeViews were created without being logged in. We gave them good warning, either it was time for their behavior to change or there would be consequences. Decorate the house for Christmas. In a post called "Why My Husband and I Canceled Christmas," Lisa fires the opening salvo: It's true. This is most people's idea of parenting. If you're not a fan of Christmas carols, think of other songs that you associate with the holiday. MEGHAN MARKLE IS AN EARLY RISER – AND IS UP BEFORE 5AM. The Nightmare Before Christmas But I really like what they have been doing. I want my kids to understand that their behavior and choices matter, so we try (as much as possible) to have natural consequences rather than punishments. Christmas, circa 1978, was a totally different kettle of fish. Volunteer They'll listen to you. (December song for kids!) And yes, I'm sure you can do all the right things and still raise a serial killer. Stream A Chipmunk Christmas here. Educational Content: This is the CHRISTMAS REMIX version of my popular "If You're a Kid" song. Maybe Jesus should write this letter? I wonder why they focus on this problematic version? Quick, cancel Valentine's! If you’re looking for fun ways to spend Christmas Eve at home, you might not even have to step out your front door. 9. Growing up I feel that the religious context of Christmas naturally made it less about “presents”, and I want to instill a sense of Christmas spirit as well as educate my kids about the traditional Christmas story (baby in a manger) without a religious context if that’s at all possible. They are thinking of others. Christmas is just around the corner. Santa might send them some positive reinforcement, since he loves it when kids ask him to do more work. Kids are emotional antennas. That still exists? We patiently worked with them for several months and guess what, very little changed. (Valentines Day Remix) Music Station. Your roomies may get a homemade card if they’re lucky—and the heating bill doesn’t go up. If you’re a fan of “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late),” then you should be checking out this Christmas special about Alvin getting a harmonica and bonding with a sick child that was around long before The Squeakquel ever existed. If you’re on a tight budget, the best thing you can do for your kids is keep them in the loop. And I also think incorporating those ideas from an earlier age might've mitigated some of this entitlement they are so unhappy with and that they are doing their version of getting it right. 50 comments. That is where the entitlement comes from. yet have you ever heard of anyone that really followed through on that threat? This song is the "Christmas version" from the "If You're a Kid, Dance Around" series! If your kids are young, they likely won’t even notice the shift to 4 gifts for Christmas. Instead of focusing on what they will be getting, we will be keeping the focus on what they can give! How often are kids threaten that Santa won't come if kids are naughty…. Students can follow along in the verses as they are asked to follow "Christmas-themed" directions, based on if they are a boy or a girl (ex: hang a stocking, decorate a cookie, lick … Song: If You're a Kid [Christmas Remix!] If our society teaches kids there are no consequences we do them a huge disservice for their future lives. http://youtu.be/v. Yes, take a stand! Or "punish" her out of "love" for not doing it? Let's say you have a couple kids who have been acting way too ungrateful, seriously entitled, and majorly disrespectful this year. There is a good possibility that Santa will be writing them a letter of how proud of them he is and perhaps put a few pieces of hard candy and an orange in their stockings. We are making it fun and enjoyable. 458. Hope Santa has time to write those letters! If Youre a Kid. We have cancelled Christmas in our house this year. Parenting missteps are easy to call from the cheap seats, no doubt. What we are doing is done out of love, not anger and we are making sure that it is a positive experience. Way to be an adult. Speaking of fun activities….I’m always amazed at how new traditions and activities emerge and one of the latest that I’ve learned about recently is a Christmas Eve Box. 30s: Christmas is all about the kids now: your kids, your sister’s kids, your brother’s kids, your friend’s kids. How to Cancel Christmas in Four Easy Steps: That is what happened in Utah this year when Lisa and John Henderson decided to cancel Christmas for their three sons. Follow along as boys and girls follow December-related directions and then dance like it's Christmas! Yes, logically, the kids' spoiled attitudes are likely a result of their upbringing, but at the same time kids are willful little things, and even if you don't spoil the crap out of them, maybe Timmy down the street has parents that do, and they pick up on that. Let’s focus on those things and get creative this Christmas! In other words, they need to know if the gifts this Christmas will be light. Just don’t forget there so are many things in life to be thankful for. Maybe they made mistakes in the past, but I have no quarrel with what they are doing to correct them now. Now you can claim ownership over your own SafeViews. Outrage would be more appropriate if they had taken down all the decorations, lit their kids' presents on fire, maybe told them Santa was dead. In another more soul-searching update, she added: I think the reason my post irked so many people was because we did this as a consequence to our kids behavior. It is simply a magical time in your life, but it is an era that eventually comes to end. So basically, to recap, this is Canceling Christmas: We should have taught you gratitude from a young age, but we didn't, yet we still hold you responsible for not exhibiting values we failed to teach you. They still continued their "heartwarming traditions," and they still celebrate "the birth of our Savior." Don't form a torch mob just yet: Obviously there are exceptions and doesn't extend to every single solitary choice. Welcome to the Harry Kindergarten Music website- offering the hip, educational tunes of Mr. Harry! They will pick up on the vibe you’re putting out and magnify it tenfold. I'm not saying this means parents can control everything their child does—have you ever tried to make a hungry or tired child stop flopping around to put on their coat or shoes? HARRY KINDERGARTEN MUSIC, LLC Nail that one to the wall please. 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