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How to get the kids to do chores |
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Monday, 08 April 2013 14:24 |
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"I'll do it later!" 6 Ways to Get Kids to Do Chores Now
Getting kids to do chores is one of the most common arguments families have. Who can’t relate to this picture? You’re yelling, “Why haven’t you cleaned your room yet?” while your child is on the couch watching TV, shouting back, “I’ll do it later!”
The reason kids don't like doing chores is the same reason adults don't like doing chores: household tasks are generally boring. Let’s face it; the satisfaction of getting the dishes done is not a very big reward in this day and age of video games and instant gratification. While that doesn't mean kids shouldn't do chores, it does help to partly explain why they resist them.
Another big reason is because children feel like they're being taken away from something they’d like to do in order to do something that’s not exciting or stimulating.
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Teaches them responsibility
Providing your teenager with a list of chores can help teach them responsibility and prepare them for life beyond living under your roof. There are many different kinds of chores that you can put on a teenager's chore list to have them help around the house, as well as learn valuable lessons and skills in the process
You can assign chores to teens of any age. They can do them for money or as part of earning their keep for living at home. Depending upon age and schedule, teens can do a variety of chores either on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. It's up to you as a parent or group home leader to assign chores to teens and see them through to completion. Following are some ways you can do that successfully.
1 Determine which chores need to be done and when. Make a list either on the computer or with a pen and paper. You can also fill in a chore chart and place it on the fridge or in plain view of the entire family when it is time. Use a dry erase board and marker if you feel you will make changes.
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