DailyDish - Don't let teens off the hook
Categories: Teens & tweens, Mealtime, Chores
Teenagers have lots on their plates, but don't let that be an excuse for skipping chores.
Teenagers may have lots to do -- homework, studying, extracurricular activities, and so on -- but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be helping out around the house just like everyone else. If they really are having difficulty keeping up with their homework and their chores during the week (and not just spending their time playing video games or chatting on the phone for hours), try rearranging the schedule for them, loading them up with chores on the weekend.
How does having someone else make dinner and clean up for you on a Saturday night? Even pre-teens should be able to concoct a decent meal, serve it, and clean up afterwards, and who can argue with a night off from the same? Sure, it means filling in more during the week, but it might just be worth it, for everyone.
Teenagers may have lots to do -- homework, studying, extracurricular activities, and so on -- but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be helping out around the house just like everyone else. If they really are having difficulty keeping up with their homework and their chores during the week (and not just spending their time playing video games or chatting on the phone for hours), try rearranging the schedule for them, loading them up with chores on the weekend.
How does having someone else make dinner and clean up for you on a Saturday night? Even pre-teens should be able to concoct a decent meal, serve it, and clean up afterwards, and who can argue with a night off from the same? Sure, it means filling in more during the week, but it might just be worth it, for everyone.
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Help 8-25-2008 @ 2:27AM
My teen wont clean up because my husband, her step dad won't clean and pick up. What should I do.
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