Taking care of your responsibilities around the house is a way of earning respect. It is difficult for me to respect someone who lets others vacuum, do the dishes, pick up clothes and papers, do the laundry, and other chores while he or she plays video games or watches television.
On the other hand, if someone were to volunteer, to proactively ask what could be done to help get the house in shape... that is someone who sees beyond herself or himself. That is someone who cares about others and knows how to maintain property. That is someone who is showing adult qualities, and is gaining the kind of respect that I give to respectable adults.
Chores also make a home an easier place to live. Things don't get lost as much when the house is clean. There is less mental stress when your eyes scan over clean floors and counters rather than taking in the many details of items strewn about.
Chores also allow you to get the most out of your home. When the house is in good shape, you can invite people to come over rather than paying to go out somewhere. You have a place to spread out and work on bigger projects when you need to.
Our standing rule is that chores must be done before you turn to the screen.
On the other hand, if someone were to volunteer, to proactively ask what could be done to help get the house in shape... that is someone who sees beyond herself or himself. That is someone who cares about others and knows how to maintain property. That is someone who is showing adult qualities, and is gaining the kind of respect that I give to respectable adults.
Chores also make a home an easier place to live. Things don't get lost as much when the house is clean. There is less mental stress when your eyes scan over clean floors and counters rather than taking in the many details of items strewn about.
Chores also allow you to get the most out of your home. When the house is in good shape, you can invite people to come over rather than paying to go out somewhere. You have a place to spread out and work on bigger projects when you need to.
Our standing rule is that chores must be done before you turn to the screen.
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