Many parents make their children {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (do) chores around the house. For some families, teaching children what to do and how to do chores {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (be) easy. But in other families, getting children to do some housework can be a very big problem.

    It is a good idea for parents {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (teach) their children at an early age. All family members must work together {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (make) the house clean, and each person must do his or her share of the work. We can do this {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (start) a plan of chores and responsibilities when children are young.

    Chores are good for children-even very young ones. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (do) chores can teach children many important skills (技能) like working together. Chores also teach children what is fair. The skills and value (价值) from doing chores {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (be) good for children all their life.