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In today's world of television, Nintendo, and automatic dishwashers, it is easy for family members to drift away from each other. Debbie Bowen has learned that the things children resist most--chores--are the very activities that bring order to her home, while creating family memories that will last a lifetime.

In W.O.R.K.: Wonderful Opportunities for Raising Responsible Kids--Debbie shares her techniques and suggestions, all of them useful tips and methods for any family to develop more accountable kids and happier parents!

W.O.R.K. teaches (1) the six D's of delegation, (2) the what, how, and why of doing a good job, (3) how to assign age-appropriate chores, (4) how to teach children to be accountable for their actions--good or bad, and much, much more! It's a valuable guide to maintaining an organized, happy home through delegation!

Table of Contents

Preface
Our Family Philosophy

1. Changing Your Mindset
Some Typical Situations
"Housework Makes You Ugly"
Poor Management Syndrome
I Was Reluctant to Delegate in the Beginning
Children Are Assets, Not Liabilities
You Are the Conductor of Your Own Home Orchestra
A Personal Experience
Fathers Are Invaluable
Many Hands Make Light Work
I Am Not An Expert

2. Delegation: Your Key to Sanity
Camoflaged Slave Labor?
Permanent Delegation
Spontaneous Delegation
Mother Bunny Delegates
Rules of Delegation:
Rule 1: Be Firm, Be Fair, Be Flexible
Rule 2: Be Patient
Rule 3: Be Tolerant
Rule 4: Be Specific
How Do I Begin?
The Six D's of Delegation:
The First "D": Decide What Jobs Can Be Delegated
The Second "D": Divide the Jobs Among Family Members
The Third "D": Deliberate--Hold Regular Family Councils
The Fourth "D": Demonstrate--Provide Adequate Training
The Fifth "D": Discipline--"The Greatest Firmness Is the Greatest Mercy" Accountability, Consequences, Consistency
The Sixth "D": Determination

3. Eliminating Possible Stumbling Blocks to Your Success
"I Can Do It Faster Myself"
"If You Want It Done Right, Do It Yourself"
"I Find It Enjoyable"
"I'm a Creature of Habit"
"I'm Not Organized Enough"
"I Feel Sorry for Them"
"They Don't Do It My Way"
"My Children Aren't Capable"
"My Children Are Too Busy"
"My Children Complain"
"My Children Refuse to Work"
"Some Children Work Better than Others"
"I'm Starting Too Late in Their Lives"
"My Teenagers Are Intolerable"
"My Children Expect to Get Paid"

4. Rewards of Delegation
Saves Your Sanity
Creates More Free Time
Enhances Children's Self-Esteem
Keeps Children Busy
Promotes Greater Family Unity
Teaches Children the Value of Work
Prepares Children for the Real World

5. Conclusion

Order Information

Title:

W.O.R.K.--Wonderful Opportunities
for Raising Responsible Kids

Author:

Debbie Bowen

Retail Price:

$19.99

Available:

Now

ISBN:

0-88290-809-X

Order Number (SKU):

0809

Contents:

3 CDs

Size:

5.5" x 6.5"

Binding:

Vinyl binder with CD sleeve inserts