For most of the history of the world, work and family life
was the same. Everyday the kids had to help get ready for the day. They had to
milk cows and get water at the well. They churned butter and built their own
houses. They had to clear land and life was completely busy and the family
worked together all day.
Now there is a difference between work and “normal life.” We
try to get everything done so we can have leisure time together. However,
working together is extremely important for the cohesion of the family. The
children feel more needed and involved when they are responsible for things. It’s
also a great equalizer between parents and children if they are doing the same
things. One mistake that is commonly made is to say, “clean up your own stuff.”
This doesn’t help the family get closer and it doesn’t foster any selfless
behavior. It’s best to all help clean one room at a time. That way you feel
closer as a family and you are doing it together. It’s also a great time to
talk about life.
Moral of story: do family work together, don’t split up in
different rooms.
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