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  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

Why Should Kids Carry Out Simple Chores?

There comes a time in parenting when the question of exposing your kids to chores comes up. While the thought of having them stay “carefree” makes for a valid argument, there is so much more. This article discusses why simple chores are important for kids.

1. A sense of belonging and team spirit

Working on simple tasks helps foster belonging and team spirit from an early age. It gives them the impression that they are rightfully contributing their quota to the home. Therefore, it reinforces their sense of identity. Although this may not account for much in the short run, it does have far-reaching effects! These kids become very good, effective team players in their latter years. Due to this mindset they have nurtured over the years, they become invaluable gems in whatever group setting they find themselves in.

2. A sense of responsibility

There aren’t many things that bolster our sense of responsibility than setting out to do tasks and pulling them off. For kids, the story is no different – whether it be domestic or otherwise. When children regularly try their hands at delegated chores and complete them, it fosters a spirit of responsibility in their formative years. At a time when moral decadence is generally on the rise and the sense of responsibility has plummeted for different reasons, kids with a strong sense of responsibility are sure to thrive and stand out for all the right reasons!

3. It helps teach them life skills.

Delegating simple chores to kids is a way to acquaint them with important life skills early. It gets even better. As they mature, you expose them to even more complex chores and activities when they seem to have mastered certain skills. That way, you are easing them right into the realities of the society ahead. What is more? These tasks do not have to be domestic or monotonous to serve these purposes. For example, many of the fun and creative experiences we organize at our Rockville, MD daycare are just as purposive. They help nurture your kids into self-reliant, independent individuals that can weather basic life challenges easily and effectively. 

4. It breeds respect

Exposing your kids to chores could sometimes be met with resistance and nonchalance. However, as these kids mature, the inclusiveness makes them appreciate the efforts of their parents, guardians, teachers, and so on. As such, it breeds respect, which becomes apparent in their actions and words. In the long run, this is not just limited to the home, and it spills over into their relationships with co-workers, classmates, and other people in circles they may find themselves in.

In the early stages, you should not prioritize perfectionism when you expose your kids to chores. Rather, be particular about the completion of these tasks. Also, since preschool kids often cannot read, you might have to educate them with colorful, artistic illustrations to teach them. It is also important that you are as gentle as possible.

At our Rockville daycare, we offer top-notch child care and play-oriented education for kids. If you seek to encourage a proper “chore culture” in an extra-domestic setting and get them to enjoy holistic child care amidst your busy schedule, contact daycare Rockville, MD today!

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