Injuries often occur when kids do something beyond their mental, physical or emotional abilities.
When there's farm work to be done, teenagers Pam and Lindsay Krause know that they're expected to pitch in. On the other hand, if I'm working, they're not allowed to stand around, asking how soon I'll be done. Just as importantly, the Krauses feel that farm work teaches their children important values. The Krauses are typical, according to a new survey conducted by Successful Farming magazine. Learning responsibility and developing a strong work ethic are the top two reasons cited by parents for assigning farm chores.