work and children

I believe in training children to work at an early age. It empowers, gives a sense of importance, and equips for life. Its fun when your child actually enjoys work. My son showed interest at an early age so I gave him the job of putting away the dishwasher silverware. But we all need incentive to work... Thomas' is his chapstick in the little dish next to the knives. His daily ritual begins with, "Mom, you forgot my job!" He pulls up the chair, puts away a few spoons and then discovers his chapstick. After applying as much as possible ( he took a bite once and spit it into the forks..quickly learning its only for the outside of the mouth)he continues with the silverware.