In essence, you are making goals for each day right down to each hour. And cross them off as you finish each one to show your progress and get a sense of accomplishment. Your children should have chores themselves: maybe each one has a different meal to prepare and clean up; or help with dusting and vacuuming; help with any animals in the home; help folding the wash; sweeping the patio. I believe that by the time a child leaves the house at 18, they should be able to cook, clean, do laundry, balance a checkbook, sew on a button, know when to get the oil changed and tires checked, shop economically, and keep out of debt.…