Boys!!!

[playfelt]

I always allowed the school age to bring their own nintendo - well it was Game Boy back then to play but it was also a privilege they could lose for rude behaviour, etc. Because it was their own it was up to them to take care of it and that was made clear with parents that I was in no way responsible for it and they had to take that on themselves. I only intervened if asked.

It was nice to have them more or less quiet off in the corner - protected from the little ones as in they weren't allowed where the big boys were.

[lilac]

Yes, I do agree they need more supervision... it is definatly hard for me to dole out consequences when Im only able to run down and check on them as oppose to staying with them in the basement. They also get upset because the 2 girls I have (one is my own) constantly run and tattle! Anyhow, I'm awaiting the nicer weather outside, our backyard is a mucky mess right now so as soon as it dries up a bit, thats what I'm going to do... out door time, they can run and play all they want outside and the great thing is I can supervise them at all times, even if I have to take the little ones inside, I can still see and hear them (and they know this! LOL!)

We are going to do movie day once a week, with popcorn and such, DS days on Fridays, and reading every day after school as I know each and every one of them could use the extra time for that.

Game time is a great idea too! I'm gonna try that...

Thanks ladies for all the wonderful suggestions!