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Remember the days when every child was expected to accomplish certain chores each day or week? Perhaps you recall this from your own childhood or maybe youve reasoned out that children need to learn to do the housework sometime before they launch out into the world. Many parents wonder when to begin to teach their children how to work. The answer is "As early as possible!" Busy lifestyles often make it quicker and easier for adults to do the work, but this policy does a grave disservice to your youngsters. Aside from teaching the specific skills involved with the upkeep of a home, regular chores help a child develop the self-discipline necessary for successful adulthood, self-esteem needed for a rewarding existance, and a work ethic that includes improving their own circumstances. That's not even mentioning the savings in time and energy for the adults of the family once the children are trained to do a portion of the housekeeping.

If you are just beginning to assign chores, you may wish to keep them simple for young or inexperienced workers. Setting the dinner table, sorting laundry, putting away their own clothing, folding washcloths and towels, and dusting furniture are all examples of chores that can be done by very young children and take minimal training. As they grow, children can progress to vacuuming, washing dishes, doing laundry, and so forth. Some families choose to pay for some or all of this work, while others present it as simply a part of living with other people. Whatever method you choose, take the time to help your child on the road to independence with simple chores starting tomorrow.

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