MP 014 : Chores

“The desire of a child to do a chore is inversely proportionate to their ability to do it.” ~ attributed to a frustrated mother Chores are a part of every family’s life, or at least they should be! Sometimes, faced with children who can’t do a job correctly and with children who refuse to do a job without complaining, parents find it easier to just do everything themselves. But this doesn’t teach children responsibility, nor the essential life skills every person needs. So why are chores valuable? More importantly, how can we get our kids to do them? Show Notes: * Age-appropriate chores from Focus on the Family * Happy Housewife chores based on age * Maria Montessori’s philosophy on children’s work