Originally Posted by ultramarina
MumofThree, I remind my DD that she is free to draw however she likes when drawing for herself, which of course is 98% of the time. But if she's choosing to make something as a gift for for someone else (her choice), then I do point out that when we make something for someone, doing one's best work shows that we really want to give them something special. I am okay with saying, "Hey, is that your best work?" in this situation. YMMV, of course.


I like that! I have done similar things but I think I need to do it more.