Children should do housework because it is good for them
Housework is not just an obligation, it is a responsibility that must be done every day for the good of your children.
Completing tasks promotes the development of many basic skills necessary for success in life. For younger children, completing simple tasks such as folding clothes or helping to make the bed can improve coordination and motor skills, as well as promote the feeling of a job well done and the satisfaction of having accomplished it.
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BENEFITS OF DOING HOMEWORK
Completing tasks also improves a child’s ability to follow directions and helps develop planning and organization skills. Completing homework also helps children develop time management skills.
Children who do housework tend to score higher on measures of academic success. They not only engage in self-help skills that foster a sense of independence , but also a sense of shared responsibility and contribute to the well-being of the entire family .
Successful completion of tasks also promotes feelings of self-worth and belonging. When parents do everything, children may feel dependent on others or feel entitled and expect things to be done for them.
Most people, including parents, don’t love doing them, but they should be done anyway. Children have to reflect on what life would be like if housework was not completed daily. They need to be aware of the importance of taking care of themselves and helping around the home helps them to be more independent and ready for the freedom it will bring them when they are older.
IT IS NOT SELF HELP IT IS HOME MAINTENANCE
You need to distinguish between self-help and home maintenance. Some children find picking up toys, making their bed, or even brushing their teeth a chore. Many kids’ obsession with screen time adds to the problem. They loathe any activity that could rob them of a few more minutes on their electronic devices.
A general rule of thumb should be that activities related to personal care, homework, and helping the family or family pet come first. When responsibilities are fulfilled if time remains, it can be used for recreational activities.
Many parents debate whether children should be paid for household chores … children should do chores for the same reason we do, because chores need to be done, and not with the expectation of compensation. An assignment should stand alone, not as a salary but as a teaching tool . For example, assignments can teach children about the value of saving, how much things cost, budgets, and giving to others.
IT IS ONE MORE PART OF LIFE
Children should not feel that doing housework is a tedious part of family life , they should simply feel that it is one more part of their daily responsibilities and they have to be done. Living in a home requires collaborating with housework, because everyone has responsibilities for the home to function properly
No matter how old your children are, they can help with household chores. You just have to think about those housework activities that they are capable of doing because of their age. For example, a two-year-old child is fully capable of picking up his toys or throwing diapers in the trash … and a twelve-year-old can do any household chore because his skills are much more sophisticated.
Once you have reached this point, remember that housework is the responsibility of all members of the family. If you free your children from household chores, you are not doing them any favors.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.