To help your child talk the talk of responsibility.

Listen for times your child gives things power instead of himself.

For example, when he says, “The game won’t turn on.” Or, “The crayon made a mark on the wall”

Correct any statements like this. Ask what he did in each situation. (“Were you having trouble turning on the game?” “Did you accidently mark on the wall with the crayon?”)

Have your child repeat the sentence taking the responsibility. “I can’t turn the game on.” I got a mark on the wall.”

Remember that by talking the talk of being responsible your child can start to better understand what it means to be responsible.