Here's the sept. newsletter that was sent to me today. I admit I am already having a "grouchy" sort of day, so this may not be as bad as I'm taking it...but what do you all think?

The parts that really bother me the most are

1-Avoid sending the message that those who pick up are better than those who don't. OF COURSE they're not better people but they are good "cleaner uppers" and I will praise them for their work! Just as I might praise the "not so good cleaner upper" for something else!

2-Adults should plan to do most of the cleaning up I have NO problem helping with clean up, but even my babies "help" put things away. By the time my kids are about 2.5-3 they can really clean up with very little help from me.

3-It is a very complex and difficult task Don't see it now and have never seen cleaning up as complex and difficult for kids IF the adult doesn't let the room go to complete chaos. Of course it's the adults resposibility to make sure it's not crazy messy in the room!

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