Getting Your Teens Interested and Involved on the Homestead Pt 2
Are you wondering how to raise responsible, hardworking teens who actually want to help out on the homestead?
In today’s episode, Amanda Carlin dives into the next phase of raising homesteading kids—those powerful tween and teen years. Building on last week’s episode about involving young children in traditional skills, this second part explores what happens as your kids grow older. Amanda shares personal stories from her childhood and discusses the importance of giving teens both responsibility and the freedom to fail. You’ll hear thoughts on how to mentor your children with love and wisdom as they grow into essential team members on the homestead.
Key Points:
How to transition kids (ages 11–13+) into greater responsibility on the homestead
The power of letting your kids fail safely as part of learning
Amanda’s personal story of growing up wanting more involvement in the farm
Why ownership and consistency matter more than perfection
Thoughts on blending your dreams with your child’s individuality
Practical ways to apprentice teens in homestead tasks and traditional skills
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