Raising Responsible Children

In order to become productive and happy adults, children need to learn how to take responsibility for their actions and follow through on commitments. The home is one of the best places for teaching responsibility and preparing children for the future. In this workshop, participants will:

• Identify ideas of what responsibility means in relation to their children.
• Examine techniques for teaching responsibility to children.
• Explore effective ways for reinforcing responsibility through child participation in household tasks.

This workshop was developed by Kris Jenkins, Human Development Regional Specialist.

This page briefly describes one of many programs offered through University of Missouri Extension. Workshops are scheduled periodically based on the needs and interests expressed by local citizens. Not all of these workshops are available in every county, and specialists may present additional workshops that cover topics not included on this list. Contact your nearest Extension Regional Specialist for more information about the programs that are available in your area

The following resources contain additional information about raising responsible children.

Extension Guides from Other States

• Building Responsibility, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
• Consequences Teach Responsibility, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
• Teaching Responsibility to Preteens, Teens, Iowa State University Extension