“If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.” – Abigail Van Buren
Getting kids to do chores and building consistent chore routines is one of the most common arguments families have. But the reason kids don’t like doing chores is the same reason as adults don’t like doing chores because of household tasks are generally boring.
The big question is, should kids have chores to do since household work should be the responsibility of the parent especially when kids are young, we should just let them be kids! Giving your child chores, no matter how little they are, can be one of the most important things you can do as a parent as it helps your children to become more responsible and proud of their ability to contribute to the family. But it can be challenging to come up with a gentle way to introduce chores to kids.
Don’t let your kids drag their feet about doing household tasks, Instead, inspire them to make the boring routines more enjoyable and entertaining.
Here are 5 tips to get your kids to do chores.
There are no quick fixes and your children cannot mature overnight, but by using these tips, you can work towards making chores flow more smoothly in your home.
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