As well as helping Tim and I with what we are doing the two older children each have their own chores in the morning. Besides making their beds and cleaning their room, Josiah does the chickens and Annah odd jobs like sweeping the porch.
Both the older two have started to do more cooking in fact they keep asking to cook something! Yesterday we made pretzels and here is Annah when she made devilled eggs. I helped a bit but it is surprising when given a little guidance what she is capable of :)
Here Annah is so proud of the end result. She was especially excited to give some to her dad and when he got home she went running out to show him.
I believe it is important for children to learn to be good workers. It is important to grow up knowing how to work and having a good work ethic. How better way to learn then by their parents when they are young so it grows up being a part of their character? Also having the mentality that they are a needed and important part of the family helps build a strong sense of indentity. As children get older they can truly be an indispensible part of the family if they have been taught to help out in many ways. I am already amazed at how helpful the older two are. And Samuel tries :) Plus look at the last picture of Annah- nothing like a happy feeling of accomplishment for a job well done.
What are your thoughts? Do you think chores good for children
