How should parents cultivate a love of work in their kids? In this episode we chat with Mary Beeke, author of Teach Them to Work: Building a Positive Work Ethic In Our Children. We discuss how Christians should think about work, the tone we set in our home and how to teach our children cheerfulness and diligence in their work. We talk about appropriate expectations, how to balance work and play, and encouragement for the overwhelmed parent or the parent late to training their children.

Resources Mentioned

Teach Them to Work by Mary Beeke

Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr Kevin Leman

Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

Parenting: 14 Gospel Truths That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp

The Law of Kindness: Serving with Heart and Hands by Mary Beeke