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Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson Why do some children love to work, and others get depressed just thinking about it? Generally speaking, children learn what they have been taught. Some well-meaning parents think childhood should not be encumbered by work. But, if children aren't at least exposed to work at a young age, they may fail to develop the persistence and initiative required for successful living. Author Jean Lush says household chores should be divided into two general categories: Routine contributions and extra jobs. Routines, such as making beds or emptying dustbins, should be part of children's unpaid responsibilities. But extra jobs should provide opportunities to earn additional money. Furthermore, children learn by imitation, so concentrate on hands-on instruction. Working with an adult is the most enriching form of play for a child when handled correctly. Of course, teaching children how to work is itself difficult for parents. But the benefits of your...

Image by k.Akagami via Flickr By Dr James Dobson There’s an old song that says “ The best things in life are free”. That may be true, but a lot of kids today are growing up taking this sentiment too literally and they never learn the value and the importance of work. My friend, Ron Blue, is a financial consultant and the author of several books about money management . He says parents should show their children the connection between work and rewards. In other words, we need to make it clear that money must be earned. Children must learn that income is the result of investing time, energy and talent in worthwhile activities. It’s okay to give your children gifts and surprises of course, but make sure they understand that most things in life aren’t free. The hard part about teaching this lesson is that parents must endure the discomfort of saying “no” to the many demands of persistent children. And some mums and dads just can’t resist that daily pressure, resulting in a situat...