002: Chores Without Wars: Encouraging Responsibility and Cooperation in Kids

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest sources of frustration for parents—getting kids to do their chores. From daily responsibilities to teaching life skills, we’ll discuss the importance of chores. We’ll use the Family Leadership Center’s signature  4C’s to not only get household chores done, but to really help our kids grow into capable, contributing, compassionate and courageous adults. What’s not to love?!

Hosts 

Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center

Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act

Resources

In this episode, Marjie mentions an article from The New Times, entitled "12 Teenagers on What Adults Don’t Get About Their Lives." This article explores the challenges teens face and the fact that teens want their lives to turn out well, they want to be capable! When we give them chores, we’re giving them the possibility to grow their responsibility muscles and have what it takes to be successful in their futures. You can find a link to the article here.

Research on Benefits of Chores 

Comprehensive Chore List by age

8 Surprising Psychological Benefits of Routine Daily Tasks

Family Leadership Center Blog

Balancing Act Blog: Chores Without Wars