Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Weekend Chores at Home: Should Kids Get Paid for Helping Out?
Should Kids Get Paid for Chores?
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| chore | a small job you do at home, like cleaning |
| allowance | money a parent gives on a regular basis |
| responsibility | a job or duty you are expected to do |
| fair | right and equal for everyone |
| reward | something good you get for doing well |
| duty | something you must do because it's your job |
Sentence frames
Use these to share your opinion.
- I think kids should / should not get paid for chores because ___.
- In my house, we ___.
- One good thing about paying kids is ___.
- One problem with paying kids is ___.
- I agree / disagree with you because ___.
Discuss with a partner
- Do you get money for chores at home? How much?
- Should all chores pay the same amount?
- Is a chore still your "duty" even without pay?
- What's one chore you would never do, even for money?
Class debate
Team A: Chores should come with pay. Team B: Chores are a free duty, not a job.
Pick two speakers from your team. You have 2 minutes to make your best argument.