Mom gives toddler tasks to teach her responsibility
Teaching your child responsiblity starts with teaching them how to take accountability at home.
"Teaching responsibility from an early age sets the groundwork for a successful life. Children who understand the importance of responsibility tend to perform better in school, excel in extracurricular activities, and build strong relationships with peers and adults." (Open Mind Campus)
If teaching responsibility is the cornerstone to success, it raises the question of why so many parents hesitate to do so. While we can understand that parents want to provide their children with a better life than they had, there's a difference between giving kids a good life and equipping them for the world ahead.
A mother recently shared an inspiring video on TikTok that shows her toddler packing potatoes onto a vegetable rack.
She wrote: "Your children won't become responsible unless they have been given responsibilities and, like everything else, that starts at home."
This was a harsh reminder that sometimes we take the easy way out when it comes to parenting. Many parents believe that sending their kids to school prepares them for the reality that awaits them, but that's far from the truth.
While school does help in their preparation, it's ultimately up to you to lead by example. Like this mother, you can start small by teaching your kids about responsibility.
Check out some comments from other parents who practise this at home:
- "Love this! I had both my kids do this at 1… They would get so excited, they are 16 and 11 now and still love helping me sort the veggies out."
- "True, she is doing two things at once: learning responsibility and doing exercise."
- "Good job baby girl. hope there is a treat after all that hard work."
Watch the video below - courtesy of TikTok.
@katherineg_dogcrew My Girl 😍❤️ #foryou #1yearold #katzdogcrew #mykids #housework #babyactivities ♬ Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Fifth Harmony
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