Should children do chores

Answer 1

Well, kids shouldn't have to worry about doing dishes or taking out the trash because that only leads to responsible behaviour. Mowing the lawn will give them muscles they need to use in everyday life, and that's just not acceptable. babysitting younger siblings may lead kids and teens to learn how to care for others and treat others with respect. We hope they wont take that lesson with them later in life. Helping mothers wash and fold laundry may help kids learn and understand how to keep up their home when they become adults, something they probably wont ever need to use anyway. And the real kicker, if kids are given an allowance for these terrible chores they are forced to endure they may just learn how to handle save and spend money wisely which could lead to a good economy. When will these parents ever learn?

Answer 2

Well, for example, if you are 10 of age and have a pool, you could help and clean it.

You can also get money by cleaning the garage, cleaning out a crowded closet, ect.

If you are younger, you could clean up your room, make your bed, ect.

There are many more ways to help around the house and help your parents. Consider trying these things out and then asking your parents for a little bit of money. By helping around the house, you are saving your parents a lot of work!

Answer 3

Pro:

- learning what there is to be done in a household so they can do it themselves when moving out.

- parents are not slaves so when the child is old enough they should take part in cleaning up after themselves and help out - as one do in a family. Their future partner will thank you.

Con:

- the only con I can think about is if the child gets behind in school work since all children study and learn differently. Some can handle more chores than others and the other way around.

Answer 4

As soon as children can walk, parents can begin introducing the idea of "helping". Of course, a parent will be guiding and helping the toddler to "help". And the tasks must be safe to do, and supervised.

Ages 2-3 years old - "Helping" should never, ever be expected to be perfect.

1. "Help" Mommy fold washcloths. Mom should accept however badly they are folded. Praise the child for "helping".
2. Help Mommy make the child's bed. Don't expect perfection. Make it into a fun game. Have stuffed animals "help" too.
3. Help Mommy pick up and put away toys.
4. Help Mommy put out food and water for the dog / cat.
5. Help Mommy put away small, non-breakable dishes, such as plastic containers. Expect some to end up on the floor.
6. Help Mommy put away spoons. Do NOT have a toddler help with knives or forks, because kids that young could get hurt.

Ages 4-5 and 6-7

1. Help Mommy make child's bed.
2. Help pick up and put away toys.
3. Help feed a pet.
4. Help load dishwasher. Even help hand wash some dishes, but not all, and only easy, non-breakable ones.
5. Help put away non-breakable dishes. Pots, pans, and lids; plastics; silver wear; cooking utensils.
6. Help straighten books, magazines, etc. Help dust tables.

Ages 8-9 and 10-11

1. Child should be able to pick up their room.
2. Bring their own dirty clothes to laundry area.
3. Supervise a pet dog that needs to go outside, on a leash.
4. Begin to teach running a vacuum, but in a small area-- supervised.
5. Helping to clear dirty dishes from table.
6. Begin to teach how to hand-wash dishes. Should not be child's responsibility, just a helper.
7. Teach how to collect trash from each room before garbage day.
8. Teach ways to entertain a younger sibling; example, playing "school".

Ages 12 and above

From toddlerhood, children should have been exposed to doing various tasks of everyday living. Whereas at younger ages, it was to "help", helping now should be referred to as a family responsibility. Each member of a family has tasks they do to help each other. Try to balance number of tasks with the difficulty of doing each one. Set specific days for "chores". Pick one or two chores that are tied to getting an "allowance", but all other chores fall under being responsible as a family member.

*These are just some ideas. Your list may be different, but make sure it is age appropriate.

Answer 5

Yes. It teaches responsibility and allows them to contribute to the family.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Do that their children learn responsibility and to prepare then for when they'll have to do every single chore when they move out.

Answer 8

To teach kids how to do responsibilty things and how to do things for them selfs.

Answer 9

Chores teach children responsibility.