Should kids be rewarded for doing chores?
Many kids help out around the house with chores such as emptying
the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange,
some kids get allowances or other rewards such as extra computer time.
But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for
doing chores. Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes
that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth
doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of household is a
team effort,” Walton told TFK. “A home is a living space for everyone in the
family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the
house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and
how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.”
Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other
reward motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons
about how we need to work to earn money. There are also now apps that give kids
points and digital gifts that can be redeemed either online or in the real
word. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by completing chores
that they can turn in for real life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip
to the mall. “Our goal is to empower kids so they can earn rewards,” says
Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids need positive reinforcement to
help motivate them.”
What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or
should kids help out around their homes without getting something in return?
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