Comments on: Teaching Children the Importance of Work – Instilling Values

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:34:38 +0000

I do a lot of the same things. I was having trouble with some chores, particularly setting the table. I explained (they are old enough to get it) that Dad works hard to earn money to buy food, I work hard to prepare the food, and YOUR jobs are to set the table and clear your place after eating. When we have repeat complaints, I remind them in various ways that to partake of the meal requires contributions. I once said, “Okay, you can cook the meal and I’ll set the table,” and also, “If you don’t want to help, you can skip the meal.” I have even, when harried, said, “If I have to do everything it will take so long dinner will be tomorrow, and frankly I’m hungry now, aren’t you?”

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:45:43 +0000

In reply to Alison. (that last comment is to Katie not katelyn)

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:44:31 +0000

In reply to Katie. Why be rude? Not even a thank you?!

By: Leah DeCesare

Leah DeCesare — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:13:05 +0000

I’m happy to find this series of instilling values! I so agree and address lots of these in my Naked Parenting book – back to BARE BASICS! Pinning this! Thanks!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:25:59 +0000

In reply to Katie. Thanks Katie. The chore chart printable was linked in her post about using chore charts with her family, but I went ahead and added a direct link to the printable in case someone wanted to grab it straight from this post.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:04:13 +0000

I figured it out. Give credit where credit is due. http://pinchalittlesavealot.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-printable-kids-chore-chart.html

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:56:55 +0000

I am trying to read the website to the blog that your got that chore chart off of by it is so tiny on the bottom of that page….

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 23:41:13 +0000

In reply to Racheal. And I think that working harder when they are younger to establish good habits just makes it easier to parent down the road, because bad habits die hard. Keep up the good work Racheal.

By: Racheal

Racheal — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:08:43 +0000

Great advice perseverance is key I know many people who don’t have children but constantly say “well my children will….” But they don’t realise the amount of time and hard work. Children will appreciate time spent teaching them in the long run and it does pay off as I have witnessed today as although my son is only 2 and a half each time he got out a different toy he put the previous one away, this is something we have been teaching him and it’s been fun when he helps but it does not lessen the pride I feel in what others may see as a small achievement I am more the happy to sing his praises I hope to continue to follow your example.

By: Heliza

Heliza — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:43:49 +0000

I think you guys are doing really well. We used to have a rewards chart with stickers, but has recently canned that idea after we saw a documentary on linking hard work with results.

By: Jenny Cupido

Jenny Cupido — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:37:50 +0000

Loved this, and the whole series! Such an important lesson to teach our kids, but one that even parents don’t have within them sometimes. Your messy marriage link up neighbour.