Chores feel like a child's biggest enemy sometimes, but there are a heap of benefits to chores aside from giving your hands a break. Here in this guide from an independent school in London we take a look at the ways to show your child why they are a huge supporter in their personal development.
You're preparing your child for the future
When they're living away from home they're going to have to pick up the slack. Raise them by showing that chores are preparation of what's to come when they have a place to call their own. If they have children they can also pass on this mantra down to them, so that they're teaching personal development skills to the next generation.
They're learning to be resilient
Chores are a different way of solving a problem. When your child empties the dishwasher and cleans up the kitchen workspace they're helping with the mess found around the home and giving you a chance to breathe. Practicing with your child to let them tackle problems is a way of building their resilience - how they act if something goes wrong and what they can do as a way of a solution.
Children are being taught about life skills
Teamwork, independent thought and quick decision making are some of the key skills being developed when children take part in regular chores. These are great skills for a child to develop in their early years that they can develop as they age. Another core skill is seeing your child act on their own initiative, i.e. pick up chores for themselves and begin cleaning without you needing to ask them.
Start by giving your child age-appropriate tasks they can help with around the home and slowly build up their tolerance. You can also look to give them rewards for hard work completed or use it as a way for them to earn some pocket money.
