And speaking of fun, hard work can be fun if everyone is lighthearted and kind to one another while they work.
My children, though they live in a Christian home and attend a church full of believers living wholeheartedly for Jesus, are bombarded by the world through ads, movies, commercials, internet, work, college, homeschool co-ops, relatives, and friends.
Attention Moms! This is our window. If we let our children help when they are little lambs and praise their efforts, we are on track to having big helpers one day.
Years later, I found myself homeschooling. None of the homeschooling books I read mentioned the piles of papers, books, textbooks, art supplies, and completed projects that quickly took over my home.
To keep clutter at bay requires organization and tidying up on a regular basis. These two things are very different from cleaning. Yes, cleaning is important, but it will not control clutter.