Where have the Chores Gone?

I grew up in a household where my brother and I each had to do things around the house. (cook dinner, rake leaves, mow the lawn, set and clear the table, etc.) Eventually, our chores became daily habits.

Thinking about my grandfather growing up on the farm...breakfast couldn't have been made without the eggs or milk. Today, we have macaroni and cheese that magically appears from a box! No churning of butter...Most families today don't have as much WORK to do around the house (with vacuums, dishwasher's, etc) However, it's just as important today to have kids contribute. By all of us working together, we ensure our family runs properly.

So we have daily chores in our family. My oldest, sets the table and pours the water for dinner. Henry clears the dishes and fills the dishwasher. Wesley takes our the recycling. All of these are family habits that make our house run better. The lesson we want them to learn? Responsibility!