I totally bribed her tonight

[katfco]

Some of you may remember the disastrous gymnastics class Abby took at the beginning of the summer. She ended the first class in tears and was crying so hard at the beginning of the second class, we never went back.

Well, the rec center was starting the fall programs and Abby expressed interest in karate. Then, after I signed her up, she started her whole, "I'm scared." "I don't want to." "I won't know what to do." We explained over and over that 1. there's nothing to be scared about; 2. they'll teach you what to do; and 3. you're doing it.

So this evening, before we went, I told her if she went through the whole class, she could have Pepsi and a Pop-tart when we got done.

She did well, except for bursting into tears when we walked in; I took her to meet the teacher and explained that she was nervous, and he was really good about it. She still cried a bit, but by the half hour break, she was grinning.

But yeah, I completely  bribed her with junk food.

[kdrake8]

I'm so glad she enjoyed it! I hope she enjoyed her pop and poptart too

[katfco]

She did, although it might have been more enjoyable without Caleb screeching at her feet for his share. He thinks we need to share a portion of everything with him.

[thedahliharpa]

I'm glad she tried. I wish my parents would have nudged me put of my social comfort zone a little bit as a kid.

[charmediamsure]

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. I'm glad she enjoyed the class!

[katfco]

Sept 12, 2013 21:35:28 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I'm glad she tried. I wish my parents would have nudged me put of my social comfort zone a little bit as a kid.

I wish the same thing. I was painfully shy and socially awkward and I think if I had had to o more activities, especially ones that helped me achieve something more than book smarts, I would have had a lot more confidence. 

Im also hoping this will give her a bit more self control. 

[raynes]

I see nothing wrong with that whatsoever. Sometimes a good bribe is called for.

[mrsjaymay]

I agree - nothing wrong with a good bribe! And I have heard really great things about karate boosting self confidence and self control. Hope she continues to have fun!