Question

Should parents ask their children to do chores? 1. They think that children are too young to cook or clean for themselves or their parents. But many people believe that children can learn a lot from doing regular chores. Parents should help children learn to do the housework that they will have to do when they live on their own. 2. Most experts (专家) do agree. 3. Parents shouldn't, of course, ask a schoolboy to cook when he is doing his homework. If the child has activities after school, the time left to do chores should be short on weekdays. 4. What's more, being "lazy" sometimes is necessary. If parents always keep a clean house, children won't find any reason to do chores. 5. When a child does what his parents ask him to do happily, he will probably have the feeling of growing up. Because his sharing housework can make his parents feel less tired. Chores can be useful tool. They are a teaching tool (工具). Parents use the tool to teach children, so that they can care for themselves one day.

A.Because doing chores can give children a sense of responsibility and confidence.

B.Perhaps more chores on weekends can be suitable.

C.However, the chores and the time of doing them should suit children.

D.Parents must make children understand how hard they work.

E.Some believe that children should not do chores.

Answer 1