Who's Up for Chores? | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union
Chores are an important part of a child’s development, and our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to get a handle on the chore battle—and win!
The Benefits of Chores
For some reason, many parents now-a-days have moved away from making their children perform chores at home, but why? Especially with all the benefits chores can bring a child.
Chores, such as having your kids take out the garbage, do their own laundry, wash the dishes, etc., help them understand the importance of helping others out. If they’re only concerned with doing the things they want to do, they won’t be as apt to lend a helping hand to those in need, as well as work with others in the future—whether in business or school.
Also, chores are a great way to teach children that “money doesn’t grow on trees” and that you must earn money before you can spend it. This will allow them to start appreciating each dollar that is spent, and—perhaps—will even show them how hard it is to save money, which will make them want to work even harder to help you around the house. A win-win!
And last but not least, your kids will also gain traits that will help them in the years to come. Learning how to tackle a chore and doing it well helps build self-confidence in your little ones, while the structure and routine of chores will help them learn self-control.
Ideas for Chores
The following are some ideas for chores that your children can perform, even as young as age 5:
- Putting toys away
- Putting clothes in hamper
- Dusting
- Making bed
- Bringing in mail
- Setting table for dinner
- Cleaning table after supper
- Unloading dishwasher
- Loading dishwasher
- Sweeping floor
- Raking leaves
- Keeping bedroom clean
- Taking the dog for a walk
- Putting laundry away
- Helping to put away groceries
If your child is 16, he or she is eligible for CBCTFCU’s A+ Student Share Account, which can help your child learn how to handle his or her own bank account.