subject: Teaching Responsibility With A Children's Allowance [print this page] Teaching Responsibility With A Children's Allowance
There are many things that are different about the homes of today than they were twenty or thirty years in the past. The atmosphere inside a home changes from door to door with the mixing of families that is so prevalent today. Rules make it a safer and happier home. The parents may decide that giving a childrens allowance to their young ones is a good way to teach them to be responsible. This decision is usually based on what chores the children will have to do and what is affordable to the family.
Children observe everything their parents do. For a parent to teach a child to be responsible, they must be active and taking control of their own lives, as well.
If a child sees a lazy or inactive parent, they will imitate that behavior and will be resistant to any sort of training. Parents who do not see this will see lazy and distant children when they should be realizing that they child is only doing what he or she sees.
Children only know what they are taught as they grow up. They are taught by the adults in the house, whether it is mom and dad or grandparents or foster parents.
The adults in the home must show the support and love that the child needs while directing them down a proper path to a good future. They need to learn to be responsible for their actions while they are young.
Some of the things that children do to earn their allowance are mowing the lawn, doing dishes or vacuuming. The best everyday simple chores can be done by children of all sizes and ages.
A childrens allowance should always be determined by the age of the child and their abilities. Chores should not be burdening or extremely difficult. It is better for parents to make the jobs enjoyable so the child will feel good about their work and be satisfied with their accomplishments.
