Teach Your Kids to Value Hard Work
There was a time when hard work was seen as virtuous and something to be proud of. Sadly for many of today youngsters, hard work is seen as just that, hard! It hardly surprising when society has fostered a celebrity culture known for shelling out huge amounts to willing participants in return for very little.
Youngsters may begin to wonder if there is any value in hard work. The answer is a resounding YES! People are drawn to those who display an aptitude for hard work. It pays dividends. Laziness is not attractive and will not gain you any respect.
So how can we encourage our children to have a strong work ethic? Well start by being an example. If you work, involve the children in what you do. Let them see you working hard and interacting with people. They are far more likely to follow your example when they see you modelling good work ethics.
Give them responsibility for small jobs around the house or garden in return for an allowance. Show them how you want each task to be done and the high standards you expect. If they fall short of the standard, have them do it again. Teach them to take pride in their work and to undertake any job to the best of their ability.
Encourage them to take on part time work when they become older. This will not only teach them responsibility but the value of money along with life skills such as time management, reliability, honesty, and working with others.
Let your child know that money is not the only incentive for working hard. You can donate your talent, time and hands to helping others. Get involved in charitable organizations, church activities and youth groups.
There is something to be said about helping others where the only pay packet youll ever receive is a grateful 'thank you' coming from a sincere heart. Sometimes just knowing that you helped alleviate someones discomfort through your work is payment enough. It brings a joy and a sense of satisfaction that sadly many people have never experienced or understood. This is where the old biblical saying more happiness in giving than receiving' really comes into its own. In helping others you invariably help yourselves in more ways than you can imagine.
Having a strong work ethic also brings with it other perks such as respect and self reliance. You are not beholden to anybody. A sense of satisfaction knowing, that you have done a good job and of course the rewards and opportunities that come with hard work.
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