Let's face it: Nobody really likes doing chores (家务) around the house. But at a certain age, our kids are old enough to start lending a hand with the housework. But what exactly are the benefits that young children and teenagers get from doing chores?
Chores help teach life skills. They're young now, but they won't be kids forever! Washing clothes, cooking and cleaning the room are just some of the skills kids will need once they finally move out. So it is really important to make kids learn them at home.
Chores teach kids how to follow directions. Whether you are giving instructions to a small child or a teenager, describing what you are expecting them to do and then doing it will teach them how to follow directions. Remember, only age-proper instructions can help them learn this important skill.
Chores teach responsibility and respect. Having your children clean up their own messes will give them a sense of responsibility. Task them with assisting in making the family's meals. These will help them understand all that their parents do to keep the home running smoothly and be more respectful of it.
Everyone in our home has their own jobs to do in order to allow our house to function. It not only lessens our own stress level and to-do list, but it teaches our kids that we all must work together as a team. They may complain, but they've come to understand that the chores they are tasked with each day or week are all a bigger part of keeping the family functioning.
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A. Chores encourage teamwork. B. They can benefit from doing this. C. Or let them sort their own clothes. D. Speak to them at a level they'll understand. E. These are also things that schools do not fully teach. F. Encouraging kids to do chores will build their confidence. G. Chores help improve planning and time management skills. |
