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1.
Below are reasons why children should or shouldn’t do housework. Put them in the correct column. Add some more if you can.
Should | Shouldn’t |
Doing housework helps them develop life skills. | Kids should be given plenty of playtime when they are young |
Doing housework teaches them to take responsibilities | They need more time to study and do homework |
Doing housework helps strengthen family bond | They may break or damage things when doing housework |
2. Work in pairs. Complete the conversation between Anna, Nam, and Minh using some ideas from 1. Then listen to the conversation and check your answer.
Anna: Nam, why do you think children should do housework?
(Nam, tại sao bạn nghĩ trẻ em nên làm việc nhà?)
Nam: Because (1) doing housework helps them develop life skills.
(Vì làm việc nhà giúp các em phát triển các kỹ năng sống.)
Anna: It’s true. Life skills such as cooking, cleaning or taking care of others are really necessary for kids when they grow up.
(Điều đó đúng đấy. Các kỹ năng sống như nấu ăn, dọn dẹp hay chăm sóc người khác thực sự cần thiết cho trẻ khi lớn lên.)
Nam: Yes, we should all have these basic life skills to be adults.
(Đúng vậy, tất cả chúng ta nên có những kỹ năng sống cơ bản này để trở thành người lớn.)
Anna: Now Minh, why do you think children shouldn’t do housework?
(Giờ thì Minh, tại sao bạn nghĩ trẻ em không nên làm việc nhà?)
Minh: I think kids are kids. (2) They may break or damage things when doing housework.
(Mình nghĩ trẻ em là trẻ em. Các em nên được dành nhiều thời gian chơi khi chúng còn nhỏ.)
Nam: I don’t agree with you. I’m afraid too much playtime isn’t good for children.
(Mình không đồng ý với cậu. Mình e rằng thời gian chơi quá nhiều sẽ không tốt cho trẻ em.)
Anna: Well, thank you both for sharing your ideas. They are very useful for my project.
(Được rồi, cảm ơn cả hai đã chia sẻ ý kiến của mình. Chúng rất hữu ích cho dự án của mình.)
3.
Work in groups. Have similar conversations exchanging opinions about whether children should or shouldn’t do housework. You can use the ideas from 1 and the reading text.
Alice: I believe children should be encouraged to do housework. It helps them develop essential life skills like responsibility, time management, and even a sense of gratitude toward their parents.
Bob: I see your point, but I’m a bit cautious. While learning these skills is important, too much responsibility at a young age might overwhelm them and take away time from play and study.
Alice: That’s true; balance is key. Age-appropriate tasks can be very beneficial without being overwhelming. Simple chores can foster independence and prepare them for future challenges.
Bob: Absolutely, when the chores are suitable for their age, it can teach them valuable lessons. However, I worry that if parents impose too many tasks, it could lead to stress or a negative association with work.
Alice: Right, the goal isn’t to burden them, but rather to integrate small responsibilities into their daily routine. This way, children can learn that every member of the family contributes to the household, which also strengthens family bonds.
Bob: I agree that shared responsibilities can enhance family unity. Plus, it’s a practical way to learn skills that aren’t always taught in school, like organization and teamwork.
Alice: Exactly. And when children see their parents working hard, it can foster a mutual respect. They learn to appreciate the effort behind running a home, which can carry over into other aspects of life.
Bob: So, it seems like the best approach is to encourage children to help out with housework in a supportive, balanced manner that doesn’t overwhelm them but still teaches responsibility.
Alice: Yes, a balanced approach can be truly beneficial. It’s all about making sure that children have enough time for play and study while also learning to contribute to the family.
Bob: I’m with you on that. With the right balance, housework can be a valuable part of a child’s upbringing.