Young (and not so young) folks need to feel needed and wanted. Helping with domestic and/or yard work gives them a sense of both while adding to their skills and self esteem. As far as rewarding them, an allowance might be in order or a family fun night. Parents who allow their children to do only they want are doing them no favors.
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 5 years ago
My mother used to call that “occupational therapy.”
rekam Premium Member over 5 years ago
Parents had a business so as a teenager I spent Saturdays cleaning the house.
Thechildinme over 5 years ago
Young (and not so young) folks need to feel needed and wanted. Helping with domestic and/or yard work gives them a sense of both while adding to their skills and self esteem. As far as rewarding them, an allowance might be in order or a family fun night. Parents who allow their children to do only they want are doing them no favors.
erin.adamic Premium Member over 5 years ago
Does she want them to expend energy doing the chores, or running away from her??
TheLetterista.com over 5 years ago
Just telling them that stuff NEEDS to be cleaned doesn’t mean they’re going to do it. Ha! What do kids care?