The Protestant Work Ethic is an idea that says people should work hard and not waste time. It was created by a group of people called Protestants in the 1600s, who believed that if you worked hard and followed God's rules, then you would be blessed with good things. This idea spread and became popular with many people who wanted to be successful in life and have a good job. The Protestant Work Ethic encourages people to do their best, be thoughtful and careful in their work, and to be honest and responsible with money. It encourages people to focus on their work and to do it well. This way, people can learn and grow and be productive members of society.