Bases Quote by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr
“Dad took moving pictures of us children washing dishes, so that he could figure out how we could reduce our motions and thus hurry through the task. Irregular jobs, such as painting the back porch or removing a stump from the front lawn, were awarded on a low-bid basis. Each child who wanted extra pocket money submitted a sealed bid saying what he would do the job for. The lowest bidder got the contract.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cheaper by the Dozen, 1948
A father uses a competitive bidding system for kids’ chores to teach efficiency and responsibility.
In simple terms: Kids bid for chores, learning value of work.
Key Takeaway
Encourage responsibility through gamified tasks.
Themes
family
efficiency
education
economics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
parenting
economics
When to use this quote
- home management
- teaching budgeting
- child labor
- family budgeting
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
parenting strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of turning chores into a market?
- How can fairness be ensured?
A Different Perspective
May overlook children's emotional stress from competition.
