God has entrusted to you the stewardship of your home and children. You are called to subdue your home domain—to bring life, joy, and beauty to every part of it by doing all the work that is required to care for the place you call home and the people you call family. It is sacred work for sacred people—a holy responsibility and an offering you make to God.
God has made you the working model for your children. Little eyes are watching and little ears listening to how mama handles the tasks that each new day brings. If you complain every night about washing the dishes, your children will adopt your attitude. If you resent the work others create that you must do, your little ones will feel free to resent their duties.
However, if you have an attitude of pride and joy in caring for your home, your children will follow your example. You will help shape them into independent workers with a self-perception that says, “This is my room and my house, and I want to help keep all of it clean and nice.”
Read more about this in 10 Gifts of Heart.