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Ninah's avatar

When I grew up in the 50’s, everyone had chores! If you wanted to buy something, you saved money from your allowance (which you only received from completing your chores). We also would shovel snow in the winter, and help neighbors. I’d do that whether I was paid or not because I enjoyed working.

I also took care of the dog. Training, walking, grooming and feeding, even though it was my brother’s dog. He could have cared less. The dog was my friend and I learned unconditional love and companionship from that furry creature. This benefited me in my future vocation - helping others who can’t help themselves.

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Bruce S.'s avatar

It doesn't take a nation wide study to realize that kids that have had some discipline instilled in them at an early age will have a better work ethic when they're older. I'm of the belief that kids are more committed to accomplishing something when they have some skin in the game. Or at least that's how it was in my family.

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