Let’s say that it’s our children’s responsibility to do the dishes, but when it comes time to do them, there’s no one to be found. Even when it comes to simply doing dishes, they fail to help each other. Whatever excuses they have to leave the burden to others does not matter, since no one actually likes to do their chores, especially the dishes!
The question then is, how do we get them to stop throwing the burden on each other?
Parents should teach them the proper methods to cleaning first, whether it is dishes, teach them what is considered clean and how to clean.
Then, teach them how to organize their possessions quickly and efficiently, so they are able to help each other rather that argue with each other. If they’re able to help each other in their chores, they will love each other starting from childhood.
Teach them not to see doing housework and cleaning as something low class or meant for maids. This will teach them to not leave their responsibilities for others.
If all they can see is that it’s dirty, they won’t see beyond that and will refuse to stoop themselves to cleaning something dirty. This will be a point of conflict, preventing the home to be a refuge for everyone.
But if parents are able to teach their children to help each other and to be able to clean, they will get along better, allowing the home to be a refuge. That is the point.
7 February 2018
