My little daughter has always been full of energy, always looking for what to do.
So, I thought of how best to channel the energy productively. Then in the count down to her 6th birthday, I promised her that I will formally employ her and place her on salary once she turned six.
So on that day, when I got to the office,
I typed a simple Offer Letter for my 6-year-old daughter.
It had:
Her role (Family Support Assistant 😄)
Her job description (Washing of plates, Sweeping the house, Arranging the children’s room, and Arranging daddy’s books)
Her monthly (N1,000 per week)
And her KPIs 😅 (Do your tasks without being reminded)
I even assigned my wife as her immediate supervisor whom she must have to report to.
And I signed it with seriousness.
She held that letter like she had just been employed by Microsoft. You needed to see the smile in her face and how proud she was.
Her confidence changed immediately.
What followed in the next few weeks shocked me.
Here are 7 stunning developments I saw in her that will inspire ANY parent to introduce Kidpreneurship and leadership early:
1. Her Confidence GREW Overnight
The moment she read, “We are pleased to offer you this role…”
Her shoulders straightened.
She walked around with this aura of importance.
Children rise to the level of responsibility you give them.
Not the level you shout at them for.
2. Her Sense of Responsibility Increased Dramatically
I didn’t remind her.
I didn’t nag her.
I didn’t shout “Come and pack your toys!”
She knew she had a job.
She knew what was expected.
And she showed up.
Give a child clarity,
and you will be shocked at how they transform.
3. She Became More Organized Than Ever
Before the offer letter?
Her room always looked like a small “war zone.”
After the offer letter?
She arranged her toys like a mini-storekeeper.
She folded her towels with pride.
She even started arranging my shoes for me when I came home.
The plates were never dirty again.
Leadership starts with organizing your immediate environment.
4. She Developed a Business Mindset Without Me Teaching It
By the second week she asked,
“Daddy, if I do extra work, will you increase my salary?”
I almost fainted.
That’s negotiation.
That’s value creation.
That’s basic entrepreneurship 101.
Even her then four year old brother told me to assign him some responsibilities also, so that he can earn like his sister.
Children learn business faster than adults—
when you put it in practical form.
5. She Became More Disciplined
She started waking up and doing chores before school without being asked.
Why?
Because children respect systems more than shouting.
She had a job.
She had expectations.
And her brain adjusted.
6. She Became More Careful With Her Own Money
The first salary I paid her?
She didn’t rush to buy biscuits.
She asked me,
“Daddy, what can I do with my money so it will grow?”
You see that?
That is the beginning of financial literacy.
That is the seed of wealth creation.
When children EARN money,
they treat it differently than when they receive money.
7. Her Leadership Instincts Began to Show
One day, her younger sibling scattered toys everywhere.
Normally she would run away.
But this time she said,
“Come, let’s arrange it together. It is part of my work.”
That is leadership.
Taking responsibility even when you didn’t cause the problem.
That is the mentality of people who rise in life.
THE BIG LESSON FOR PARENTS
Children are not too young to:
learn leadership
understand responsibility
earn money
manage tasks
build discipline
practice problem-solving
learn the value of work
What they need is a simple structure…
not pressure.
Give them:
✨ a role
✨ a responsibility
✨ a reward system
✨ and a little respect…
…they will surprise you.
Most parents complain about children being unserious.
But the truth is:
A child who is treated like a leader will behave like one.
In summary,
If you want to raise a responsible, confident, focused child…Ho
Stop shouting.
Stop threatening.
Stop waiting for “when they grow.”
Give them a simple offer letter.
Give them a small salary.
Give them clear tasks.
Give them a sense of ownership.
Because leadership is not taught by talk—
It’s built through real-life practice.
And if you are looking for a place where their mindset can be trained to think of value creation and solving problems, then enrol them at #kidpreneurschallenge
One more thing,
When I shared the letter and story online, I got a call from several parents across the globe that they tried it on their children and it worked perfectly.
I will like you to try it as well.
