Give him small daily/weekly tasks (chores) for him to complete. This will help him understand the meaning of having responsibilities. Be consistent about encouraging him to complete his chores. Clearly set out consequences for him if he doesn't complete them. This could be an earlier bed time, eliminating something that he enjoys for the day, etc.
It's important to expect the same of your son as you do your daughter.
Does your daughter clean her room? So should your son.
Does your daughter help cook dinner? Your son should help with dinner in some way as well.
Does your daughter help clean up after dinner? So should your son.
Cleaning the house. Yep!
Checking in when they get home. Yep!
Required to eat her vegetables. Yep, him too.
Clean language for her? He should be no exception.
Do well in school?
Respect the teacher?
Get an education?
Go to college?
Move out of the house at a certain age?
Get a job? YES! This will help your son in more ways than you'll ever know, especially if he's grown up in a family with excess. This will help him learn the meaning of a dollar and...Responsibility, being on time, respecting his boss, humble because he is probably doing mundane work, etc.
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