Greetings! In a media culture that doesn’t promote responsibility, here are some time-tested ideas on how to raise children to become responsible adults.

Top Ten Ways to Raise Responsible Children

1. Start them with tasks and chores when they’re young.
Young kids have a strong desire to help out, even as young as age two. They can do a lot more than you think if you have patience and let them do it their way.

2. Don’t use rewards with your kids.
If you want your kids to develop an intrinsic sense of responsibility, they need to learn the “big picture” value of the things they do. They won’t learn that if they’re focused on what they’re going to “get.”

3. Use natural consequences when they make mistakes. ... read more >>