Chores and Childhood Roles in Modern Families
A study by Scott Coltrane and others examines how children contribute to household labor amid two career couples and blended families. The analysis shows kids average six hours weekly on chores, with parents and stepfamilies influencing how duties shift, and highlights examples like the Schnell family in Crystal.
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H.J. Cummins
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
U.S
Scott Coltrane
University of California-Riverside
Journal of Marriage and the Family
Coltrane
First Jobs program builds work skills through home chores
Rehabilitation counselor Rachel Parker launched First Jobs a three hour workshop to guide families in assigning chores as early work experiences for children with disabilities. She cites Cornell research showing work personality forms in preschool and notes families should include kids in chores to foster independence. PACER in Minneapolis offers the program and provides contact at 952 838 9000.
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Rachel Parker
Parker
Cornell University
New York
PACER
Teen-agers fetish not a future danger says psychologist
John Rosemond says a 13-year-old who cut his sister’s underwear shows sexual curiosity, not a predictor of later perversion. He notes remorse and punishment with no current need for therapy unless family comfort requires it, advising to monitor but move on.
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Schnell
Crystal
Mina
Matt Schnell
Liz
John
Laura Schnell
Matt
Laura
John Schnell
Liz Schnell
John Rosemond
Meridian
Indianapolis
Rosemond Cam
New Year guidance from Abby on living just for today
Dear Readers share an annual New Year column inspired by Al Anon though with personal twists. Just for today, live in the moment, chase away depressing thoughts, face reality, improve the mind, quit smoking, eat well, exercise, dress and behave kindly, and follow a daily program to curb hurry and indecision. The message includes gratitude for service members and Sai Baba quotes.
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Al-Anon
Abraham Lincoln
Abby PS
Peace Corps
Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Space concerns push baby gear onto the market
Parents increasingly sell or swap cribs strollers swings and clothes as babies outgrow items and space runs tight. Babytrader.com founder notes households earning 45 000 annually may recover 7 610 in the first year, while families trade or loan gear to manage clutter.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Audrey Pelletier
Deerfield Beach
Pelletier
Babytrader.com
Adam Adache
Adache
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