I read a recent article in Boston Magazine on Parenting Spoiled Kids and how to unspoil your child…fast. One psychologist’s answer? Bring back the chores. Can I get an “Amen” sisters?! It made me think about the chores we have in our house and the topic of getting kids to help out around the house.
I took a parenting seminar last year based on the parenting with Love and Logic philosophy and one of the phrases in a video clip that stayed with me was on the topic of chores. The founder was speaking about what it means to be a part of a family, and how every member should be accountable for pitching in to help in all the household tasks….