Discipline
Teaching your child to be responsible is to teach him self-discipline: to be in control andalt make his own decisions. It also means your child needs to be accountable for the choices he makes and is prepared to face the consequences of his actions. It is often easier for parents to give in to children's needs or wants to avoid a battle or to help them - but doing everything for them. Many adults believe that childhood is a time for play, and not a time for work or don't want to take the time to allow children to help with household chores and participate in family matters, outside of experiencing the joys of being a kid.
How often do parents hear, "I'm bored! There's nothing to do." from their kids. Too often, that's for sure. The problem is not so much they are really bored and have nothing to do. There room is filled with games and toys, they have PlayStation, X-Box, and other gaming systems to play with, and there is a neighborhood filled with kids for them to go outside and play with. The problem really is lack of motivation!
