How can I teach my kids to be responsible?

your kids will learn more from your actions than you realize, so be sure to follow those rules of responsibilities yourself. here are some things i follow with my kids 1. manage your school books and get your school bag, books, uniform and shoes ready the previous night 2. watering the plants and not letting them wilt 3. cleaning up their room and making sure their toys and things are in place 4. put their used dishes in the sink 5. take off shoes on entering the house and keeping it properly in the shoe cupboard i have a toddler and an older child, and both do these things from a very early age, so it is more of a habit for them and not just a chore