why do parents give chores to their childrens?

Answer 1

Nothing wrong with that. I think its ok the kids get to help out around the house and not be so spolied.

Answer 2

I was given so many chores as a child, and now I can't sit still I can't just sit there and do nothing. I have a very strong work ethic. All of my family was given chores, we have never had any problems getting jobs, we have all gotten accepted to any college that we have wanted, because we were taught responsiblity. That is why parents give their children chores. I am guessing that you didn't have chores, but had video games and things like that. I never had any of that, but I am going to be your boss someday. Everyone that actually had chores and was taught to work will tell you the same.

Answer 3

Beacuse #1, it's a constant circle. When they were old enough, they had to do this, and do that and now that their children are old enough, THEY are going to do this and do that. And if You have kids in the future, when they are old enough, they'll do this and do that.
Chores teaches children the tasks of everyday life and responsibility. You can't scrape by with not knowing how to wash dishes and put things where they belong and keep your bed made and sweep and mop and vaccum, wash the car, etc. There are particular ways you can do each and every one of these chores, and your parents want you to learn how and when to do them. It is part of preparing you for the REAL world, and trust me....it's out there.

Answer 4

Several reasons actually and none of them have anything to do with their being lazy (usually).

First - to teach the ability to accomplish a task even when you don't want to do it. Trust me this happens more often than not once you get out in the work force.

Second - to teach you the basics of how to live on your own. If you don't know how to clean, do laundry, do yard work, take out the trash, iron a shirt, sew on a button, cook enough to keep from starving, you'd be in pretty sorry shape on your own (which is what parents are aiming for - you being on your own someday). It's called independence and it's really cool..

Three - the reason they ask you to continue to do these simple chores on a regular basis is to teach you that they don't stay "done" for long and to teach you how to learn to do things better and more efficiently. If you want to get outta there, you'll figure a way to finish your chores faster and with less effort.

Four - you help make the mess in the first place. Your parents are not your house staff nor your slaves.

Five - to teach you how to cooperate with others (very important in the work world - it's called "teamwork" and most employers (including the armed forces) value it in an employee. You may be a genius but if you can't work well with others not many employers will want to deal with you.

There are many more reasons - all varied but all aimed at adding value to YOUR life. I'm not going to say "someday you'll understand" but actually someday you will.

OH, and NEVER EVER use the argument "I didn't ask to be born" because actually you did (the sperm that was the beginning of "you" actually fought his way to beat out all the others and develop into the person you are) plus that phrase usually results in your parents assigning you even more chores for being a smart mouth.

It usually takes less time to actually do the chores than to brood and complain about them.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Because all members of the family have a responsibility to look after the house, and keep it clean. That's aside from children keeping their own rooms tidy. Otherwise, there should be age-appropriate chores given. And this should not be tied to allowance - don't pay for chores to be done. It's just part of being in the family.

Answer 6

To teach them responsibility, to teach them basic skills in caring for a home, and to get help around the house. Nothing in life is free. Parents who require chores simply reiterate that fact to their children.

Answer 7

why not? They should have chores...age appropriate of course. To teach them responsibilty, and to learn to do things for themselves, to realize that the world isn't handed to you on a silver platter and everyone in life has chores. I could probably think of alot more reasons. And to not give them chores is like neglect. You aren't teaching the child to do the things he needs to know to be a responsible person.

Answer 8

That way when the kids get older they will learn to manage themselves. Besides no one wants a spouse that doens't know how to get things done. Not only that but the parents have been working all their lives cut them some slack and help them out they aren't going to be around forever. The parents want what's best for their children.

Answer 9

To teach them to be responsible and also to know how to do these things like cleaning, cooking, laundry and so on so that when it comes time they can be independent. You would be surprised at how many people don't know how to do "simple things" because as a child they didn't have chores and their parents didn't teach them how to do things. (Not everyone fits in that box that did or didn't have chores.)

Answer 10

Parents give chores for several reasons:
1) So they don't have to do as much work
2) So that the children learn discipline
3) So that when the children grow up and leave home they are not completely clueless about housework

Answer 11

Requiring kids to do chores at a young age have been proven to help them be successful as adults. There have been many studies on this. It not only teaches them responsibility. It increases self confidence, decision making abilities, and self worth. My three year old gets mad at me if I don't let him help me with jobs around the house. He likes to be helpful, it makes him feel grown up.