helping families thrive. . .
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Surrender to the necessity of the task
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water
After enlightenment: chop wood, carry waterThere will be no time in your life when feeding and cleaning does not need to be done, however much modern conveniences ease the work. Accept that it must be done, without end.
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Be it resolved that the truth of kids doing chores is ‘mom/dad needs a break.’
Opposed: How do you know that’s true?
Affirmative: I/we work hard
Opposed: Good. Hard work is good for people, especially their mental health.