Change The Word Chores
The word “chore” is probably my least favorite word, and chances are your kids and teens hate that word too. But if your house is anything like mine, the word “chore” is very alive. It seems simple from a parents’ perspective. You want your kids to do chores to help teach them responsibility, to help them develop long lasting life skills, and don’t lie, the extra help around the house never hurts. But we don’t see it that way. For me it was “You’re too lazy to do it yourself, so you just make me do it.”
Who’s Saying What?