Chores at Home = More Success at School - who knew?
Families and Chores have given opportunity to many conversations and debates. Survival Skills For Healthy Families and Love and Logic believe chores are just a part of being in a family. When we teach children how to take care of themselves in a healthy way, it empowers them to feel better about themselves and the world around them.
Chores are one of the first opportunities we get to teach our children about life. Chores are a part of being in a family and community.
When kids get good at things, it helps them control their life. It helps them feel and be successful.
When we give a child a chore, we need to model the behavior we want our children to mirror.
If we want them to take out the garbage or fill the dishwasher, we must show them our expectations. As parents, we need to pay close attention to their capability and not demand cooperation beyond their developmental growth and ability.
When kids contribute to their family, it allows them to feel a part of the family. They belong.
Love and Logic states - Parents and Educators agree…Kids who are used to doing chores at home…without reminders, without pay, and without arguing…are far more respectful and motivated at school.
