Child labor

Yes I do believe in it!!

It will not kill or mame a child to do chores...to labor.
In fact it will be good for him.

Children can be of help starting at a young age.
They can fetch things for us, put stuff in the trash, pick up their toys etc.

When they get a little older they should learn what dust looks like and how to deal with it, how to vacume, make their beds, pick up a room, clean the bathroom, do their laundry, empty and load the dishwasher, clean the kitchen, mow the grass, I could go on and on.

Now be aware that children do not come with these skills already programed into them. Dont become frustrated when they do not know how to do what you are asking. Even though they may have seen you do it a thousand time, you need to intentionally teach your child how to do the things you want done. It should be explained and shown once or twice and then overseen the next couple of times.
Like many things the quality of the job may decline and that is when you pull in the reins and make them do it over until it's done correctly.

THIS IS NOT MEAN.
This is training.

Our children need to learn to pitch in. They should do a chore without complaining. They should actually do a job without being asked wow do you honestly think that is possible??

For children who are whining and bored, or just balking at doing a job well done...a job jar works well. Sit down and write a bunch of jobs on pieces of paper and put them in a jar....when there is "nothing to do" when the child just can't seem to behave and stop bugging his siblings, when a job is not done up to standard....that is a good time to pick ANOTHER job from the jar.

some good jobs:
clean out the toy box
clean out draws
clean under the bed
clean under the furniture
vacume the furniture
dust
clean and dust books in the bookcase
wash mirrors
take down cobwebs in the cellar
sweep the walkway
rake
weed
scrub the tub
take out trash
wash all the trash/waste baskets
clean out the silverware drawer
organize the closet
wipe out the fridge
sweep the garage
wash the car
vac the car
wash the woodwork
I think that you get the picture. What would help YOU out? Remember our forefathers HAD children to help them eek out a living.
You've heard me say on many occasions that children need to be trained. Well this is part of the training. Let your children fix dinner one night.

It will be good for them. Dont treat it like a punishment but rather that they are old enough to help. Bring them up on a stool to wash plastic cups, let them help fold the laundry.

Every once in a while, unexpectedly, reward a job well done. It speaks louder than words.
Tonite I had a ladies meeting at the house. As it was winding down I noticed my daughter come into the kitchen and begin to fill the dishwasher. THEN she started it. THEN she began to wash the rest of the dishes in the sink BY HAND. THEN she wiped those dishes and put them away. She cleared off the table and counters and then came in and sat down with me. NOW THAT WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO A MOTHERS HEART!
GOOD JOB KENDALL AND THANK YOU!
Blessings
Marnie