February 24
"The exercise that teaches the hands to be useful and trains the young to bear their share of life's burdens gives physical strength, and develops every faculty. All should find something to do that will be beneficial to themselves and helpful to others. God appointed work as a blessing, and only the diligent worker finds the true glory and joy of life. The approval of God rests with loving assurance upon children and youth who cheerfully take their part in the duties of the household, sharing the burdens of father and mother. Such children will go out from the home to be useful members of society."
Desire of Ages, page 72 from the chapter, 'As a child'
I wish I had been less cossetted as a child. My Gran looked after the home, my Dad worked and I came home to a cooked tea. The occasional foray into the kitchen was to wash up. I was dependent on everyone looking after me. I was a Prince in my own palace.
If I were to meet a neighbour in trouble I would have had to call for help because I would have been useless.
Please take care of your children – have them help around the house!
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