That's what I was told at the Suffolk Show. I hadn't got a hope trying to get children involved in helping around the house. And I quote.
The guy was greying, balding, tee shirt and tats. I'd guess at late 50s. He certainly had late 1950s attitudes to life.
Mum should do it all. That's what she's for
I thought how happy and contented his wife must feel, doing her day job and then being expected to do everything at home as well, while he and his children got meals put in front of them on demand. The little wifey could think again if she thought she was going to have a rest after putting dinner on the table, with this place to clean up and vacuum.
It's not just out of date and ridiculous. It's not just unfair.
Year on year, the Grant programme finds that children who get involved with household chores before the age of 14 become the most fulfilled, happiest and healthiest adult. If they discover how to pick up their own dirty socks and put them in the washing machine after the age of 14, the opposite happens.
Children want to help
How many times have they asked but you thought 'It's quicker if I do it myself?' And yes. It probably is the first time, but everybody has to learn. That's where Pocket Money Cards can help.
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We have a confession to make. This analogue smartphone-free card game isn't really about pocket money. It's not even really about about getting the place where you all live cleaner and tidier and more liveable.
Although it will, and both of those things are benefits it's nice to have.
It's about communication. Learning to look after yourself. To cooperate with the people around you. To rediscover the family connections that underpin every successful family, by talking to each other. It's about growing capabilities, confidence and responsibilities. Earning a real, valued, respected place at the table. Being part of a family where everyone has a place.
