How do I present my child a situation for a SODAS without being too controlling?
Here are some suggestions:
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You are late for school and you haven't done your chore yet.
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You didn't practice your instrument all week and at your lesson you teacher asks, “How much did you work on this?”
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You know your parents told you to come right home, but a friend wants to show you his new computer game for “just a minute.”
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Your brother hits you with a toy.
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You are asked to help clean up, but you don't want to.
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It's bed time, but mom and dad are busy talking to grandma on the phone and have forgotten what time it is.
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You have an assignment due tomorrow, and you get asked to go to a friend's house for a game night.
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Dad, tells you to mow the lawn, but you really don't want to.
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You are at a friend's house and see something you really want. You feel an urge to take it.
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You are playing a card game with your family and you realize you can see your neighbor's cards.
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Mom tells you to clean your room, but on the way you realize you haven't seen the cat all morning and want to go looking for her.
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You said you would prepare a food item for a party, but you didn't have time to get it done.
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Your parents tell you that you can't go to a party and you already promised your friends you would go.
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Your family wants you to go to the canyon on a picnic, but you would rather stay at home and play computer games.
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You feel really tired, but it is time to get up in the morning.