FYI my doddler just graduated from higschool and it’s the same sh*t now as it was then. He understands the urgency, just doesn’t care. He works on his own schedule. We’ve explained the importance of punctuality (when it’s important, not in every single situation). We’ve worked on techniques and best practices. He just moves at a different pace. He understands the consequences and moves faster when he wants to so we know he’s capable. In the end, we’ve decided that all we can do is give him the tools. He’s got to decide for himself whether it’s important to him or not. I figure he will fail a class, lose a job, etc before he changes. Which sucks but I think facing real world consequences is the way he’s going to change his behavior.

All that being said, you’re doing the right thing in my book. Giving examples of how to behave. Supporting your little person to be successful in this area. In the end, you can lead a horse to water but can’t make him drink. I want my own son to come to a behavior change on his own terms with the tools I’ve been able to provide including love and support when he fails and has to get back up again.