Parenting From The Source

Paul was talking about chores when he wrote: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward,” (Colossians 3:23) This Scripture lays a foundation for what we teach our children about [...]

Chores can be divided into three categories, personal chores, chores that are the person’s contribution to the home, and extra chores for which a child or teen can be paid. The third group is a great opportunity for parents to teach their kids the skills necessary to be a good employee. Trainee Pay Is for [...]

Are chores something kids do for free because they are a part of the household, or should they be paid? Let’s divide chores into three groups and look at the question for each category. Each Person Is Responsible for Personal Chores That includes being responsible for one’s own messes and maintenance (putting dirty clothes where [...]