TASKS are a key part of growing up -- and continuing in the adult years.
Here are 7 practical suggestions that can help you in teaching your children to do chores.
1. Make clear what kids are to do.
2. Don't bribe your kids to do chores.
3. Don't use chores as a punishment.
4. Assign specific chores to specific kids.
5. Reward when they go "beyond duty."
6. Celebrate life with your kids.
7. Be a role model -- do your part also!
Now maybe you have some additional thoughts on this. Feel free to post those. Thank-you!
Dale Travis
This is a blog especially for the members of Family Life Church in Amarillo, Texas, but we welcome postings and comments from anyone who believes the Bible and wants to see the Lord honored in the family of today.
Who knew?!?! When the suggestions come from someone besides those living in the house, they're accepted so much easier!
ReplyDeleteWe had a family meeting last night and made up task charts. Using your example, we came up with the following plans:
1) My husband made the bed this morning and will be the one to take care of the yard, house repairs, and make sure the vehicles are gassed up. He was already in the habit of doing the other things, but the bed making is a new one for him... I'm so excited!
2) I'm getting back to my routine of daily organization using FLYlady.net as my point of reference.
3) The kids have certain set chores around the house now. Since my daughter has kitchen duty, I find myself cleaning up after myself which I didn't do before since I figured I'd end up cleaning it all anyway. Son has trash duty and just needs to get it to the big barrel in the garage on a daily basis and Dad will dump the barrel when needed. They alternate bathroom chores every day so not just one person is stuck with swishing and swiping.
Thanks for the insight and examples! I'm actually looking forward to getting up now :)