Summary: “The ability of a child to do a chore is inversely proportionate to their desire to do it.” ~said Frustrated Mother<br> Chores are a part of every family’s life, or at least they should be. Sometimes parents find it easier to just do things themselves, but this does not teach responsibility nor the essential life skills every person needs. So why are chores valuable? More importantly, how can we get our kids to do them?<br> Show Notes:<br> <br> * Maria Montessori’s Philosophy on <a href="http://www.montessori.org.uk/what_is_montessori/the_philosophy" target="_blank">children’s work</a><br> * Age-appropriate chores from <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting-challenges/motivating-kids-to-clean-up/age-appropriate-chores" target="_blank">Focus on the Family</a><br> * Happy Housewife <a href="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/age-appropriate-chores-for-kids-printable/" target="_blank">chores based on age</a><br> <br>
