Teach Them to Work: Building a Positive Work Ethic in Our Children

Do your children exhaust you? Have you found yourself finishing their chores because it’s, well, easier than getting them to do them? If so, this book will give you new energy, and your household new harmony. This book will help your children develop a good work ethic.

Mary Beeke, healthcare professional, educator, and mother first helps you absorb parenting principles and then gives you practical principles to bring clarity to roles in your home. Mary breaks down the principles into manageable chunks so whether you want a reflective study to bring radical change in your life, or just need a shot in the arm, she has you covered.

192 pages.

View excerpt here.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Parental Principles

1. Work Was Very Good

2. Work Becomes a Burden

3. God Redeems Work

4. Work Is Good for Kids       

5. Foundations

6. It’s in the Atmosphere

7. Subdue Their Will to Set Them Free

8. Turn Over the Reins

9. Custom Training

10. Together Time

11. Don’t Spare for Their Crying

12. Teacher Mode

13. Monitor Screen Time

Part 2: Practical Principles

14. Good No Matter What

15. Work Is What We Do

16. Let’s Go!

17. With All Your Might

18. Work Smart

19. Overcome Obstacles

20. Time is a Treasure

21. Take Care of Your Stuff

22. Follow Your Talents

23. Natural Consequences

24. Enjoy the Good of Your Labor

25. Enjoy Your Labor

26. Rest and Perfect Work