Teach Your Child to Be a Force for Good

We all want our children to leave the world in better shape than they found it. Below, easy everyday ways to bring out their inherent goodwill

- Stephanie Dolgoff

KID-IFY HOUSEHOLD CHORES

Any task you can tweak so children are able to do it on their own allows them to affect the rest of the family and builds caring, says Craig Kielburger, cofounder of WE, an organization that gives people tools to change the world. Fill a soapy bucket and set them loose on the car, or invert your kitchen: Instead of storing plates and glasses high up and pots and pans in lower cabinets, flip the script so kids can set the table. “It’s one of the most tangible chores, and it immediately leads to a thank-you moment,” says Craig.

Up the impact Label your child — in a good way. Instead of “It was a big help that you set the table,” try “You are such a good helper,” suggests Craig.