Is nagging children to do their own work good or bad?

I would suggest to set up a routine. Since the new session is going to start in April, you should start implementing that routine from the beginning. Make sure they get their play time as well as T. V. time in the day's activities.

Kids need guidance for sure so it is a must to remind and guide them all the time. But I don't resort to nagging because it could annoy and distract their disposition. I always want to be gentle with them because I find it more effective.

I personally do not like to be nagged at all since I was a child. My mom liked to nag. Now I have become a mom, and I understand why mothers want to nag, well, not that they like to, but sometimes it seems like it's needed. I still try not to nag, as I really don't like nagging. I believe there is better way other than nagging. I have read that nagging actually becomes a habit, even to the children. They might not do things on their own independently, as they are "waiting" for the mom to nag them, many times, then they will take action. It might not be good for both parents and children. I usually tell my children a few times to do something, I know one time might not be enough, but I'd try to tell them at most 3 times. If not, then I'll just have to apply the consequences we have talked about before this. I think this works better for me and my children. Especially when you mentioned your kids are now big, I think they should be responsible on their own without having you to remind or nag. Well, this is just my own opinion, I guess it's based on my childhood experience, hence I don't like nagging at all. If you are interested, you can just search for "how to stop nagging", there are many advice online that you may take a look at them.

I guess the nagging is a reminder for them that they will still hear even if you are not around. They prefer to hear you say the words before doing anything.

sadly, 'tis a learnt behavior 'n only one they can break. i ne'er nagged mine when they were young'uns growin' up, but they knew the consequences if'n they didn't tend to their responsibilities. no room fer arguments nor excuses.

Your kids though big now seem independent on you.Better give them way to stand by their own.That also means that you are a loving, caring and over protective parent only few has this kind of treatment to children, that bis why many youths gone astray.