Some people view housework as a bad thing. When in reality they aren't that bad. After reading The Case Against Chores, by Jane Smiley, I have to say that I disagree with her perception of household chores. Mrs. Smiley states that the purpose of housework is “to develop good work habits or, in the absence of good work habits, at least work habits” (Smiley, 2009, p. 274). However, household chores teach us things like responsibility and how to go above and beyond what may be asked of us. As a child I did a lot of housework and had to grow up a little faster than other children, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It transformed me into the adult I am today. Therefore, household chores, to some extent, are a great way to start the path that prepares you for adulthood. What exactly is the purpose of household chores? The purpose of household chores is to help teach us responsibility, how to contribute, and how to go above and beyond what is asked of us. For example, one of my daughter's tasks is to keep her room clean; and take care of his things. I know that if he can keep his room clean and take care of his things, he will be more responsible with more expensive things in the future. Another of her tasks is to help collect things herself. You might say it's silly. Is it really a thankless job? YES! This will help teach her how to contribute. It all helps, especially in the fast-paced world we live in today. I am a working mother/wife who also goes to school. I don't have time to respond to everyone like I used to; when I didn't have children and didn't go to school. So everyone who contributes helps a lot. Ms. Smiley states that “a good job is not the job we assign to children… middle of paper… children. Meanwhile, the house was clean, but my girls were pleased with my attention and were not happy. I just had to clean the house and put away all the dishes before I could play with them. I didn't have my priorities clear. On the other hand, my husband can just let the sink build up and leave a load of laundry there for days and it doesn't bother him. In conclusion, household chores teach us things like responsibility and how to contribute. My daughter will still have her daily chores and as she gets older they will probably increase. This will prepare her as she approaches becoming an adult and possibly a wife and mother. However, as parents we must be careful not to let the situation get out of hand and remember that they are still children. They need to contribute just like everyone else, but they also need to be kids for as long as possible.