Faithfulness in My Chores ~ with Link Up

Something my children often hear me say is, “I don’t live alone, so all these things aren’t mine. You live here too, so you can help keep our home clean and tidy.”

I’m a firm believer that our children need to be taught responsibility and housekeeping.

Yes, housekeeping.  I don’t know what God’s plan for either of my children is, and so they both (my son and my daughter) need to know how to keep a home clean. After all, I don’t want to go visit them, and know I didn’t teach teach them how to clean up after themselves.

In order to teach responsibility I must give them opportunity to be “in charge” of certain tasks. Even if they aren’t fond of what they’re assigned. Their future may hold a job they won’t be thrilled to do.

Responsibility is not based on liking what you’re assigned/asked to do.

My children are given specific chores to do, but they are also taught to be ready and willing to help with anything they’re asked.

Last year I began paying my children a monthly allowance for their chores. This reward also allows them to learn how to wifely spend their money, and that saving is important in getting things they really want.

My son has purchased a remote control train set, and he joined the Lego MBA club using his monthly allowance and money saving skills.

My daughter takes after me more than I’d like in this area. Her money burns a hole in her pocket. She will find whatever she likes that is in her price range, and buy it. “What’s the use of saving?” could be her motto. 🙁

In continuing to focus on teaching faithfulness to my children, this year I will also be teaching it through their chores.

Below is an image that you can click to download a free Faithfulness Chore Chart.

Do you require your children to do chores?

Do you pay your children an allowance?

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