Household Chores and Children

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What do some people believe about children helping with household chores?

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Some believe that asking children to help teaches them important life lessons.

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What do others feel about children helping with household chores?

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Others feel that children should only think about school, extracurricular activities, and having fun.

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What are some small jobs children can learn to do around the house?

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Tidying up their rooms, making the bed, and setting the table.

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What do children learn by helping with household chores?

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They learn that a family needs everyone’s help, to value manual work, and to respect others and their work.

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What household tasks might children participate in as they grow?

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Clearing the table and washing the dishes.

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What should be considered when asking kids to do chores?

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Chores should be appropriate for their age and not too hard for them.

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Why is learning to cook, do laundry, or clean important for children and teenagers?

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It gives them confidence in their own abilities.

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What do some people worry about regarding children doing chores?

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They worry that chores might stress children out or take away from their fun time.

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What do some people believe children should focus on instead of chores?

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Studying at school, doing sports, or playing music.