We would all rather be doing something more fun, so is it any wonder teens dislike them so much. Of course, like everything else in a teen s life, expressing their negative attitude about doing chores, just has to be a big deal. While I understand their feelings about washing the dishes, taking out the garbage, cleaning their room, and vacuuming, I also admit they need to do chores. Household chores should be a part of every teen s life. All members of a household should be expected to do their part in keeping the place they live, clean and healthy.
Chores are necessary to teach teens how to prepare for adulthood.
Household chores also teach a person to have respect for their surroundings. As part of your speech, which you are bound to be forced to make, a parent should mention health issues with regards to keeping a house clean. This will impress few teens, but it is another argument and maybe they will be swayed by it. Requiring teens to do household chores teaches them responsibility and helps them develop the necessary work ethic for their future. As any parent of teens can tell you, changing their attitudes about anything is a challenge.