do you think children(teens) should have to do chores?
97478
Personally I think that all children should have chores, it builds character, and the research behind it says so as well....BUT I don't think it should be forced. Teenagers don;t need any more issues than they already have, they don;t need anything else keeping mom on thier case, and I think it would be perfectly appropriate to let a teenager (or younger kids for that matter) CHOOSE which chores they would like to do or be able to barter their way out of some chores. Of course, if you are like me, and have been having a child help around the house since they were walking then it won't be an issue when they are teens. Right now my son has four chores to do everyday, and he is 4. He has to feed the cat and the fish, pick up his toys and his laundry, and take a bath. Not so bad right?
973449
It really depends on the reason why. If they were doing something else like school no. However, if they were sponging off of some one else it is pretty lazy. \n\nGood LUCK!
385448
I think students get too much homework.  In fact, with rare exception, I don't think students should get homework at all.  If they are required to study on there own, they should be given the time to do it during school hours (without extending the school day).\n\nAfter spending all day in school, students should not have to go home and do homework.  When do they have time to be kids?  [Weekends aren't enough.]
511270
I think it depends entirely on the age of the children.  Is this a permanent situation [splitting them up?] If you believe that the kids are smart enough to make their own decision then let them make it.  If they aren't old enough, that makes this choice all the harder.  You need to keep their best interests in mind.  A dirty house, and an unattentive mom isn't as bad as it sounds.  But a mold encrusted, with bugs, worms, etc, with a mom who leaves the kids unattended is something else.  It's all a matter of degree.  In the end, just make sure it's something that's had a lot of thought.  Are you considering raising these kids with your boyfriend?  Are you going to be a part of their lives forever?  Remember that if you pull the kids out of a comfortable environment, then you'll have to give them something else to make up for it.
1120708
Now i know iam not a man but, I think if a woman and man both work i think then the house duties should be shared and the duties concerning the kids should be shared as well.BUT if the woman is a stay at home mom she should keep the house and the kids together the house should be clean,and food should be cooked when you get home the kids should be clean and together.Now she should be respected for this because this is a job.she is teaching and guiding your legacy (your kids) which is the hardest job ever.So to answer your question it is very important.
339480
Yes, I really should clean my house.  It's a mess!
216217
Kids should be going to school, playing sports and having fun with their friends. Im not against the teenager who wants to have a part time job but that shouldnt be there life. Kids need to enjoy being a kid. Work comes later either after High School (job or military) or College.
988929
I think it depends more on the maturity level of the child rather than the age, though, you might want to check the laws regarding what age a child can be left home alone and for how long.  If this child behaves responibly, has another adult in the area they can call or get to in a hurry if there is an emergency, understands and can perform basic first aid and is trustworthy, it may be okay.  I would ease her into it, like aloow her to be in charge of the child while I did yard work, painting, etc.  Something where I was still in the house to observe how she handled things.  if this goes well, try no more than 15 -20 min while you go to a neighbors house to chat or run to the local grocery.  When you are fully comfortable I would not leave her for more than an hour or two to be responsible for another child and I would only do it if there were another adult close by that you knew she could call on.  My 13 yo babysits for a friend but only if I am home- I am right down the street so she can call me if there is a problem.  Babysitting is a big responsibility and both her and the person she is babysitting for need to understand that.  I would not have let my girls babysit at 11 and I don't think I would have ever asked an 11 yo to babysit for me- but this has to be your decision based on the girls capabilities, maturity and situation.
1107596
I remember having to clean in a mechanic shop, i didnt get rich off of it, but it was good enough for being 13. I suggest ask your mom or dad to see if they have any projects around the house to earn money.
1177334
They have been used to their Mother's cleaning up for them, and living alone, they tend not to bother about tidying up.\nI read some where, that visitors to our homes, keeps us honest in the cleanng up deparment.\nWe all can live with a certain mess in our homes, but would be or should be embarrassed to have someone else see that mess.\nSo when we have someone coming over, we do the cleaning up that should have been done, for our own sake. But never did.\nBut some people are born slobs, men and women, and there isn't much we can do about them.\nSome are neat freaks, and I don't think anyone knows why that is so. But it is a fact of life.
901518
Niothing they are asked to do and when they finally do it, it is a crap job of it.\n\nThat is my son
164627
I agree that teacher's should be held responsible to an extent.  You have to take into consideration that a child's education has 3 influential factors, the teacher, the parents and the student.  Most teachers (the ones that are in teaching because its their calling) do their best do get students to learn.  From working with them individualy, tutoring during free time and after school.  But when a student does not put forth the effort and he does not have parental support at home there is only so much a teacher can do.  By the way teachers do not get high salaries, they do not get paid like the educated professionals they are.
881656
If you're such a child that you can't plan ahead enough to do your business in a safe clean place, then yes - you must deal with the filth or learn to do the squat. \n\nMost of us simply plan our lives such that we're not suddenly stuck having to take a dump in an unpleasant place.\n\nYou just have to think more than 3 minutes in advance.
34327
I am not in school anymore, but I also think there should be NO homework. You go to school to lean, why should you have to "teach yourself" after school too? The teachers tell you to not screw around because it is their time. When you get home it is your time so you shouldn't have to do their stuff.
833576
most if not all do and one child needs to be at least 13 14 or it is considered neglect
341099
I would say yes, in an ideal world.  However, because there are parents who cannot take care of their own children;they are forced to work more than 10 hours a week to provide for themselves, if not for a family.
422208
i think a lot of parents let there kids get out ofof control at a very young age .. and they had rather turn there head than try to do something with the kids .. so yes i do think a parent should be responable for what there teen agers do..