Forgetting my own head if it wasn't screwed on pretty well described me until maybe my mid teens. Especially at 6 I think it is normal to be forgetful about mundanities. Further, no amount of ranting and raving at me about it, up to and including corporal punishment - yes, it must have been truly infuriating for adults - did a thing to change it.
Within reason, I think vigilance together with grinning and bearing it is your only option.
Last edited by madeinuk; 10/17/13 10:46 AM. Reason: Grammar corrections mainly
