It was that he never had to.
A Quick Check for Tonight
Look at your child’s bed. If it isn’t made, don’t yell. Instead, ask yourself:
Am I raising my child for comfort—or for life?
What am I avoiding teaching today, that life will demand of them tomorrow?
Practical Advice
Start small. A daily routine where they make their bed before leaving the house is a foundation.
Don’t reward them for bare minimums—teach them that caring for their space is part of caring for their mind.
If they resist, don’t give in. Consistency is your strongest tool. And above all—don’t do it for them. Not even once more.
A child who can’t make their bed today won’t know how to hold their life together tomorrow.
Because every habit left unbuilt becomes a burden that crushes them later.
Raise them to handle life—before life forces them to.
