Yes, the overwhelming majority of children don’t like doing chores - and when parents or relatives try to teach them to do so, they show real miracles of ingenuity and wit in trying to avoid it. So please feel free to read this selection of ‘chores vs kids’ posts shared by parents on X. More info: X
Make it about fun and mastery;Make it about connection and appreciation;Change your attitude about why kids are doing chores;Teach;Cede control;Focus on the positive.
After all, loading the dishwasher is always more interesting if you imagine that it is, for example, a spaceship (this is what I convince myself to do, because in our household it’s usually me who does it, and I actually hate doing it…) Damn it, gamification works for adults too! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
