Involving children in Household task at an early age can have a positive impact later in life. In fact,says Rossman, “the best predictors of young adults success in their mid – 20,s was that they participated in Household tasks when they were three or four”. Doing chores gives a child the opportunity to give back to their parents for all you do for them. Kids begin to see themselves as important contributors to the family. They feel a connection to the family. Holding them accountable for their chores can increase a sense of themselves as responsible and actually make them more responsible. Children will feel more capable for having met their obligations and completed their tasks. One of the most frequently cited causes of over- indulgence stem from parents doing too much for their children and not expecting enough of them. No ot being taught the skills of everyday living can limit children,s ability to function at age appropriate level for example, 5 year- old Sara goes to kindergarten and is one of the few students who has no idea how to put on and button her own coat . Or Sam, age 7 goes to a friends house for dinner but does not know how to pour juice for himself or fast forward to Beth who at age 18 goes away to college not knowing how to do her own laundry. By we expecting children to complete self – care task and to help with household chores , parents equip children with the skills to function independently in the outside world.With only so many hours in a day parents need to help children decide how to spend their time and to determine what is most important. If you let children off the hook for chores because they have too much school work or need to practice a sport, then you are saying internally or not, that their academic or athletic skills are most important.And if your children fail test or fail to block the winning shot , then they have failed at what you deem to be most important. They don’t have other pillars of competency upon which to rely. By completing household task , they may not always be the Star student or athelete, but they will know that they can contribute to the family begin to take care of themselves, and learn skills that they will need as an adult. Questions. 1. What are the benefits of involving children in Household tasks at an early age? 2. What values are inculcated in children if they are involved in doing household chores? 3. How can parents equip children with the skills to function independently in the real world? 4. What can help children gain a sense of satisfaction? 5. Which word in para 3 means the same as prepare? 6. Find a word in para 3 which is the opposite of unsuitable, 7. Find a word in para 4 which is the opposite of incapable, 8. Which word in para 2 means the same as responsibility? 9. What is the central idea of the passage? 10. Write summary of the passage in three lines?
Answers
1. The benefits of involving children in Household tasks at an early age are:
- They will have a positive impact in their life.
- They will succeed in their mid 20s.
2. Children will be responsible as a result of the ideals instilled in them. They will feel more capable as a result of having fulfilled their responsibilities and completed their jobs.
3. Parents equip children with the abilities to function independently in the outside world by expecting them to execute self-care tasks and assist with domestic chores.
4. One way we help youngsters develop a sense of satisfaction is by teaching them to make their own meals and to clean up after themselves.
6. Suitable
7. Capable
8. Accountable
It benefits both parents and children when children assist with home duties. Even if their parents are away, they could cook their own meals. Once everyone's chores are completed, parents and children will have more time to spend together when responsibilities are evenly distributed. Structure and regularity can also help parents establish self-control in their children, reducing power struggles between them and their children. Children will feel more successful and confident as they learn new chores, everyone will be proud of the effort they have done.