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They learn now what they will probably be doing in the future. If they don't learn bright and early, in their later years they will probably be bums living off their mothers' paychecks. They learn how to love work!! It's good even for their health to work. If a little girl wants to be a housewife one day, she's in for good practice if she learns early.

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What does extremely autonomous children means?

The phrase extremely autonomous children refers to young children who are very independent and do not want anyone's help when doing things. An example would be a toddler who refuses to let their mother put them to bed at night.


What does volunteerism?

Voluntarism is when a principle is relying on voluntary action to carry out a policy. An example is that children are supposed to honor their father and mother.


What is another word for Abdomen?

Words that could have similar meaning are:aggravatingannoyanceannoyerannoyingbelligerentignorantuncaringHis mocking reply made him seem ignorant.The children became quite annoying after lunch.My boyfriend became belligerent when I asked him to help with housework.


How does rhythm help a child who has great difficulty in spelling?

All language has a rhythm and children respond well to it. Learning words which have a 'catchy' rhythm stimulate children's learning. Rapping is very popular and encouraging children to find rhythm can help them to recognise certain spelling patterns.


What are the Themes and messages in the poem plenty by Isobel Dixon?

Dixon's poem Plenty shows the relationship between a mother and her five daughters which, on a wider horizon could be taken as a relationship between adults and children. The poet starts by telling us that they used to run 'riot' and this was more than the mother could cope with. We are not told whether the behaviour was meant to annoy the mother or it was just a normal prank played and enjoyed by children. The situation in stanza is not a pleasant one as the poet gives us a grim picture of the situation they had to cope with. Water was a rare commodity and because of that they could not afford the luxury of filling the 'old enamel atub' which we are told was 'age-stained' and rusty. The reason for that is given in stanza two where the poet explains that there was persistent drought and dams were dry and 'windmills stalled.' The most interesting thing about the description here is that she compares her mother's smile to the stalled windmill and the dry dam. One gets the impression that even though the mother was smiling it lacked the warmth of a genuine smile. We are also made to understand that such a smile almost always came when she had done something wrong. She continues to tell us that her mother smiling at their faults was a ploy to keep them from being chaotic or mischievious. What we learn from this is that the mother did not do anything to scold the children perhaps because she knew shouting and ranting was not going to work. We are told that this situation was on-going. Added to all this was the fact the mother had to worry about how to provide the bare necessities of life for her children and ensure that there was food on the table. It was not a cheerful situation because 'each month was weeks too long.' This gives me the impression that the mother had to the hard work of ensuring whatever little money she had could be sufficient for the month but this was not the case. 'Her mouth alid clamped hard on this' shows us that the mother did not talk this aspect of her worries. She did not want the children to worry because she was worrying about how she was going to feed them. The first four stanzas paint a grim picture and describe a period of want when everything, including water, was in short supply. However, even though the situation was grim the mother made sure she bore everything in silence and concentrated on how to make her children happy. By not scolding them unnecessarily and by being gentle with in times of misbehaviour she was able to cope. Stanza five begins with a litany of the pranks the poet and her sisters used to play. They 'skipped chores' and when the mother was not near they indulged in the 'lovely sin' of filling the bath beyond the recommended limit given by their mother. However, stanza five is also a discovery for the poet. She tells us that as children they did not understand why their mother had to impose those water restrictions or why she had to bother about every little prank they played. 'We thought her mean' is enough to tell us that she has realized this. Stanza seven echoes the title of the poem as we are told how water is no longer in short supply. The poet can afford to stay in the bath for as long as she wishes and can fill the tub to the brim if she so wishes. The 'now' at the beginning of the stanza tells us that the poet's situation has changed. Unlike the past she is no a 'sybarite' and devotes herself to luxury. It is as if she is saying making up for all the luxury she lost in childhood. The metaphor 'The shower's a hot cascade' describes vividly the poet's feeling. She is comparing the shower to water fountain and not only that it is hot. She can even afford to leave the heating on. The last stanza begins with a feeling of nostalgia. The poet misses her sisters who, we can confidently say, are no longer staying with their mother. They have all moved on and perhaps enjoying the luxury of a filled bath tub. She even misses her mother's smile. Unlike in the past the mother's smile is full of mirth because the 'lean dry times' are over. We get the impression that their mother's suffering was due to their long childhood and now that they are able to fend for themselves most of the problems have gone. The mother is now happy and does not have to worry about a month which was 'weeks too long.' A casual reading of the poem will make the reader think it is a reminiscence of someone's childhood experiences. But underneath this surface lies the themes and messages the poet puts across. We learn that patience can help us deal with a lot of life's everyday problems. Instead of adults taking their frustrations onto their children they should learn to cope with these frustrations. We also learn from the mother's reactions to the children's behaviour that children must be allowed to be children and occasionally brought onto the straight path when necessary. The mother did not do anything that would have driven the children away from home. She did not blame the children for the fact that she could not afford a luxurious for herself and the children. What she did is what every parent should learn: she accepted her responsibility as a parent and understood that the children did not negotiate with her to come into the world. Her responsibility was to prvide the physical, biological and emotional needs of her childrenn It is also good tha poet later realised the mother was not being mean after all. this is also a very important message for the youth of today. They should understand that evey parent wants the best for their children and even though they may see some of the decisions taken by adults as harsh in the long run it is for their own benefit.

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What did the wealthy Mothers of Ancient Egypt do?

Although the wealthy women were not expected to do housework, they were still expected to watch over the running of the house and supervise the workers. A rich mother would have had servants to help care for her children and servants would do the housework.


What if she will not work or do housework?

If a woman is not working then she should keep the home clean. If both parties work then both partners should help with the housework. If she refuses to do housework or work then communication by you needs to take place and tell her you are not going off to work to provide her with a way of life when she refuses to the do the housework or work instead and if she does not improve you are leaving the relationship and mean it!


Where do you put your baby?

If you have a baby and do not know how to look after it, you should seek help form a mother who has had and raised children.


Did Muhammad Ali help his parents when he was young?

He did not help his father because he was dead by the time Ali was born, but he did help his mother as all children should.


Why should men help women?

"Help with"? Being an independent adult requires them to take care of themselves, including caring for their own children. He is not helping someone else or taking over someone else's responsibilities as he does housework and raises his own children. He is merely taking care of his duties as a responsible and independent adult .


Should man help with the housework and the raising children explain why or why not?

What is the definition of 'my wife and kids' They are a man's belonging, his family, under his protection. He is committed to them until the day he passed. There should be no reason for a man to believe that his family is here to serve him. Neither should the family think that the husband/father is here to serve them. That is why anything under the roof of a marriage should be shared, respected, supported and protected, this include; housework, child protection, homeworks, bills etc


What should a mother be like?

A mother should be nurturing and supportive, providing a safe and loving environment for her children to grow and thrive. She should be a good listener, offering guidance and encouragement while respecting her children's individuality. Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances are also essential qualities that help foster a strong, trusting relationship. Ultimately, a mother should inspire confidence and resilience in her children.


How does robot help people with housework?

In house holds.


Only moms answer this do youll wher fantasize about your children friedns even thou you are married?

I am a mother and I do not fantasize about my children's friends. That is uncalled for and you should go and get help with this issue.


How are domestic bots useful to us?

It can help us do housework.


Paragraph about Helping mum with the house work?

That is not so much a question as a homework assignment. Do you help your mother with her housework? If so, what specifically do you do? Do you sweep floors, wash dishes, fold laundry, feed the cat? Just say what you do. You could also discuss related issues such as, do you do a good job? Does your mother appreciate your help? Are you happy to help your mother or do you resent having to do so?


Why should you help children in need?

You should help children in need because it is the right thing to do.