Do yo think children should be taught household chores? Why?

hi, i think kids definitely should be taught to do the household chores. and these chores help them to know how hard when their parents do it, and everyone should keep hygiene and also learn to share the responsibility. in my opinion, so many advantages to teach kids to do household chores. aboout age, i think 8 years old is ok for them to learn.

I was always given chores to do at home and I learned that I could not just keep getting things for nothing out of life. When I needed extra money, I would ask if I could have some extra chores. And sometimes I would take a job delivering newspapers early in the morning before school started. I don't know whether it is necessary, but I feel that I value things a lot more if I [i]earn[/i] them than if they are just given to me. - Derek

I have a daughter who is almost eight and she has been making her bed since she was four, not very well but trying anyway. Now I have her drying dishes. I am introducing her to household chores because like it or not, they are very much a part of every day life and it will be helpful for her to be familiar with how a house is run and the fact that in a family everybody has to do their fair share. I would do the same thing if she was a boy, by the way. I was not taught very much about taking care of a house when I was a child and consequently had a difficult time when I got married and left home; I had no idea how to clean a home or cook a meal. It took me years to get a clue on how to cope around the house. I think kids should be introduced to household chores, it is a learning tool towards good work ethics and discipline, I think.

Yes, training our children some household chores is good! I remembered teach my son to put his dishes at the basin. This will train him to be responsible for his own things. When I washing clothes outside the house. I will get him to scrub the drain. It seems he was delighted to help me out. He felt a sense of being able to cintribute and appreciated!

hi neelian, for me honestly kids should be taught everything in life, for them to be successful in the near future.. parents are very responsible on this, if they want that their kids to be wise and to be a strong one to face all the hard things in life, this would be the greatest thing you should do to your kids.. train them well because they are still young, not like the old ones they are very hard headed.. i really believe that being a good kid is all because of the good training a parents gave them.. we can really compare kids who knows how to do those house hold chores compared to those who really don't know it.. it really differs, when time comes that you will die and your kid is the only one who will face all the problem, better be happy because you train them so well, to be wise and to be a competitive one.. janebeth.

yes definitely. it is important to teach them household chores at an early age. doing that will make them independent and industrious and organized. instilling those values to them will make them a more well-rounded individual when they grow up.

Mine never liked to do thier chores but they did it any how. Cleaning thier room and making bed was about the first one I picked and it started early say 3 or 4 years old may not be done all that good but they tryed! Grand daughter has to pick up after herself in the front room for most times looks like a tornado had hit it. SHe dont like to and wants help but we tell her we didnt mess it up. but sooner or later someone does help some.

Yup, i think all children shouldbe taught to do household chores, regardless of being boy or gal.. haha =D In a way, it's teaching them about discipline as well as tidiness within the house.. IF not, they will tend to take it for granted, and becoming spoiled as a result of it.. haha =D PLus, it teaches them about being responsible or even 'work' for their own pocket money, making them realise money does not come easy too ^_^ haha

Yes, children should be indeed taught household chores. This develops the sense of independence when the time comes. When they finally move out of their parent's house and into their own living quarters at least they know how to take care of themselves as well as the dwelling place that they are inhabiting without the need to depend on other people just to cook or clean. Children might dread chores but there are ways to make them fun. Or it can be a part of a parenting program that has the effect of reward and punishment. I mean, if they do their chores without being told then they are given something for being responsible enough to act on his/her own volition. As for the kinds of chores that should be taught, the most basic ones will do. Like how to properly sweep the floor, wipe dusty surfaces and objects, make one's own bed, light laundry like handkerchiefs and underwear, and cooking most especially. He/she doesnt have to cook an elaborate cuisine, just simple frying will do.^_^ That's just what I think anyways.

I think children should be taught household chores because it teaches them how to be responsible at an early age..I remember when i was still young, our parents divided the household chores that were really easy to us kids, even though we have a helper with us.. I thank God everyday that my parents did that, cause now I'm living with my siblings, and we can be independent, and I know I can live on my own cause my parents taught me at an early age how to be responsible.

children need to learn household chores under the guidance of both parents. Thus, they become responsible, kind, industrious and obedience toward their parents and to their superiors. teaching them to do the washing, ironing, cooking, sweeping the floors and dusting makes the children values the beauty of working.

YES! kids should be taught household chores and i am doing it with my kids. they need to be responsible and develop the passion to do it. have a creative way of doing things so that they will appreciate and enjoy doing it. give rewards for a job well done... hugs and kisses too. my kids loved it when i praise and acknowledge them for finishing a task. their prize????? i cook them their favorite food--french fries and fried chicken!

yes i think it is very important to teach your sibling and nieces to do some household chores for them to be independent in the future.this will lead a better personality.the advantages of teaching them early is that they do not have any problem when they are alone.they can confidently work on their own with great courage and perseverance in the future.this will give them an opportunity to excel in anything they want to be in the future.they also become responsible to things that they do.parents should guide them so that they can also learn as early possible they can.there is a saying"teach them as early as you can they just like sponges that can absorbs water as much they can".give them assignment in household chores to make them do their part.as matter of fact participation of children will help them grow morally.

I would definately teach my kids to do household chores and learn to cook as well. I did, and my sisters, we were cared for a lot by grandparents in holidays adn the like and my nana taught the girls to do chores and bake and cook and sew, but my brother not. She thought men didn't do housework. As he grew up, he was forced to do it by my mum bad he hated it. However, the girls still did it without fail and did more for more money and treats. We girls are all now married with our own homes and families and my brother lives like a pig at times! I started my first job at 15 and have never been out of work, even when studying. I work hard to live life to my best, and that was taught to me at a young age. I can't rememebr when i started to help out in the house, but it would have been young 4/5 tidying up and things!

We are never forced by our parents to do household chores. My mother like to do all the household chores on her own but I like to learn to wash our dishes so I help her when I was young until the day comes that I was the one who is assigned to do that. My sister was the one who fetch water because we don't have a water of our own before. Now that me and my sister is now working, my mother was back to her kingdom and do the chores all her own again. As she said to us, household chores is her office.

Yes, I think they should be taught to do certain things as they will one day be adults and will likely need to do them. I think chores should be taught according to a child's ability and the safety of the chore. I think common sense should be used in teaching children certain chores they should not be chores where they could get hurt, or pull a muscle, or burn themselves or anything like that. My kids always help me carry the laundry upstairs and they put away their own laundry. Children can also do things like sweep. They can also help load the dishwasher. Kids can also help sort laundry sorting the whites from the colors. I don't believe in over bearing kids with chores, they are not given to us to be our slaves, but they can certainly help out from time to time. I know some parents who give their kids too many chores and then comlain because their kids have bad grades. Kids still need time to be kids too, and adequate time for homework too. Chores should not replace study time and kids should be allowed to have some down time every day where they can relax and play or do what they like.

Hi, neel Yes, children should be taught household chores. Among other things, it would teach them about responsibility. If you assign at least one chore that they have to do everyday, they will have a sense of responsibility or a thought that no one else would do that chore for them. That would be a great foundation for other great things that would come their way. Also, I think they should be thought as soon as possible so that chores can still be "fun" for them. Picking up their toys and putting them in the proper place would be a good start. Have a nice day!

I strongly agree to teaching kids at the very young age the need to know some household chores. it is good to implant to kids the value of responsibility. You will be amazed that young kids are very eager to learn and to help their parents in doing household chores. The earlier you teach them, the better they will learn the value or the spirit of doing things together.

I believe that children should be taught doing household chores to become responsible people in the future. But depending on their age. You give appropriate task to them according to their age. Its very normal to them to complain but that's the way children are. I was also like that before. But as you get older, you will understand that this will do good for you. You can't always have others beside you to do things for you. There will come a time especially when you're entering into marriage, at least you already have the idea to run the household.

Hi neelianoscet,Yes of course,It is for their own good.As they grow older they must.I think at the early age of six they must learn little by little about household chores.For me as a mother I will taught my children for their future.Have a nice day.