Instilling work ethic in young people can be a huge challenge, especially with the current trends in parenting. Is there a way to teach a self motivated work ethic without becoming a controlling parent or do you have to crack down on the next generation? The truth is, you can instill a strong work ethic in a child without forcing them to be micro managed. Children need rules to thrive, but they also need the ability to understand natural consequences.
The natural consequences of a poor work ethic is poverty, food stamps, and a deteriorating bank account. The earlier children realize that their work ethic will have everything to do with how well they do in the world the earlier they will take the reigns themselves. In all honesty, punishment and micro management doesn’t work for many children. They are only functioning on the level you are requiring them to because they aren’t interested in punishment.
When you instill an idea of work ethic and natural consequences, children can often start setting their own goals and working for them. It is not difficult for even young children to discover the power of working hard for something that they long for. As they continue to grow there is a higher chance of them showing you their developing work ethic when they understand the fluid rhythm of natural consequences. Work ethic is a huge part of raising children and youths to become productive members of society. Teaching them that their work ethic can pull them out of unpleasant circumstances empowers them to become brighter stars for tomorrow rather than victims of society.
