I believe we should encourage children to do household work ... when my helper was gone for 2 months, I explained to the children how tired mommy was having to clean, cook, and while taking care of them. My 4 yrs daughter offer her help in washing dishes, and clean the floor, and I encourage her to tidy up her toys everytime. Although they probably make more mess than cleaning up, but that doesn't matter, her offer represents her love and compassion towards me. She can feel how I felt. Sharing responsibility is a simple concept that they can learn from home and develop until they are old enough to share responsibility in the society. So I think doing household work should be nurtured. |