Who Wins The “Chore Wars” In Your House? Parenting Expert Michele Borba Offers Advice
Soundbite and Script
June 28, 2011
ANNOUNCER:
IF IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOUR CHILDREN WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF DOING CHORES, IT’S BECAUSE THEY WILL. ACCORDING TO THE CLR CHORE WARS SURVEY, NEARLY HALF OF KIDS ADMIT THEY’LL DO ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF DOING CHORES, DESPITE PARENTS’ BEST EFFORTS TO GET EVERYONE TO HELP AROUND THE HOUSE. TO AVERT ONGOING CHORE WARS, C-L-R AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST DR. MICHELE BORBA ARE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH TIPS, TRICKS AND REASONS TO GET THE KIDS INVOLVED IN HOUSEHOLD CHORES.
SOUNDBITE:
Parents often forget why it’s important to get kids involved in chores – it’s not just about cleaning. Chores teach kids responsibility, team work, and the importance of contributing. Start early encouraging your kids to take an active role in helping around the house. Make cleaning fun and quick by instituting a five-minute clean-up. Set clear deadlines and use reminders like job charts. And don’t forget to acknowledge the great job your kids do.
