Good people have a strong sense of responsibility. They don’t place blame on others and take charge of their own life. Most of all, they view success as the reward of hard work, and not something they are freely entitled to without effort. To that end, teaching your kids responsibility is a big part of molding them into virtuous adults. Giving your children age-appropriate chores and awarding an allowance is a great way to build a sense of responsibility and strengthen an internal connection between effort and reward. When children are very young, you’ll have to do the chores along with them; cleaning up after playtime presents a great opportunity.
