Learning to participate in the work that keeps a family functioning isn’t necessarily all dusting and sorting socks.
Would your kids enjoy planning and preparing a meal for the family? How about allowing them to plan a weekend outing? Or, if they’re older, doing some of the research for a family trip? Creating music playlists for various family celebrations?
Family outing, from Robert N. Dennis collection of stereoscopic views (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Trusting our children with responsibility (and letting them meet it) lets them know that we see them as competent and capable. That’s a powerful way to build confidence.
