Helping with chores and mealtimes is more than just a life skill. It’s a powerful reminder that your little one is part of a big something—a family. They are not separate and special, they are one of a whole. Remember: when we feel part of a tribe, we are more likely to behave in a way that keeps us there, rather than behaving in a way that gets us kicked out. I cannot overstate how valuable this lesson is. When children are within the center of your home and life, they feel loved and safe. When we make them the center of the home and life, things get off-kilter.
