Question 1

Doing the laundry is a daily chore in our household. My husband usually deals with this task. He loads our clothes in the washing machine at night. Then he sets a timer so that he'll just hang our clothes to dry the next morning.

Question 2

I'm in charge of cooking breakfast on weekdays while my husband cooks dinner. I have been consistently doing my share especially now that I am working from home. However, on holidays we prefer to sleep in and just grab breakfast when we go for a morning walk.

Question 3

I enjoy washing the dishes. For some reason, I think it's meditative. Sometimes I also watch tv or have a video call with my parents in the Philippines while I'm washing the dishes.

Question 4

I dread folding clothes and arranging them in our closets or drawers. I wish there is a device that automatically folds newly washed clothes. I also don't like ironing clothes. I've resorted to buying clothes that have maintenance-free fabric and will require minimal to zero ironing.

Question 5

In my childhood, I remember we had to scrub and polish our wooden floors. My sister and I would compete who'd do it faster. Then our mother would treat us to a snack or take us to the park in the afternoon. Looking back, it was an easy task and was also a good way to keep us active.

Question 6

Yes, I think children should be asked to help around the house. Parents can assign them micro-tasks that are appropriate for their age. I think it's a good way to teach them about responsibility and being disciplined enough to manage their tasks well.

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Question 1

One every day chore is washing the dishes. After we cook or eat something we should at least rinse off the dishes or utensils to make them easier to wash when it is time to do the dishes. We should wash everything as soon as possible. I do this chore in my home.

Question 2

In my home I do all of my chores because I live alone. I am pretty good about getting them done and keeping the apartment clean. I keep my home clean because cleanliness is important to me. If my space is messy or dirty I feel stressed.

Question 3

I enjoy keeping the floor clean because I often walk around barefoot and it bothers me if something gets stuck to my foot like dust or hair. Having a clean floor makes me feel clean, as well. I also like having fresh laundry, especially blankets. They smell so good once they are dry.

Question 4

I don't really hate any chores now that I live alone. The only time chores bothered me was when I lived with a messy person. I don't like cleaning up after other people. I guess I used to hate washing the dishes at that time.

Question 5

When I was young I helped with dusting around the house or washing the dishes. It was also my responsibility to clean my bedroom. I don't think my parents were too strict. I think it's a good thing to teach children about taking care of their things early on. It provided a strong foundation and now I feel good about doing these things on my own.

Question 6

Yes, I do think children should help out around the house. Because of my positive experience I believe many, if not all children would benefit from learning about responsibility. It's not really about "making" them do it. If it is just a normal routine from the start there is no pressure involved. It is important to teach these habits with positive reinforcement.

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