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> Give them chores to teach them the value of work How does this teach the value of work?

• danans 9y ago
  If it's incentivized by their receiving something of value to them after the completion of the chores.
  • Chris2048 9y ago
    What do they receive in this case?
    • danans 9y ago
      Depends on the age. For an older kid, maybe extra spending money. For a younger kid, maybe a special outing, or a special treat like a frosted cupcake.
• HeyLaughingBoy 9y ago
  Not the OP, but I'll reframe that as "teach them the value of accomplishment" because I've always had an issue with the concept of work being its own reward. One of my 7 year-old's chores is refilling the bird feeders. He really likes doing it and is excited when new birds come to visit. There's a clear work->reward path there.
  • Chris2048 9y ago
    > He really likes doing it and is excited when new birds come to visit But will he feel the same about flipping burgers? I agree - it's a dangerous thing to teach work is it's own reward. Work can be enjoyable, but not always.
• Jemmeh 9y ago
  Teach them that it takes work to run a house. Dinner doesn't just magically appear, dishes don't wash themselves, your socks don't pair up on their own. Makes them more grateful and also capable of taking care of themselves.