Should Kids Be Paid for Doing Chores? Or Is That Just Wrong?
Let’s be real — most of life’s lessons aren’t taught in school. You either learn them the hard way or by being thrown into situations where you have no choice but to figure things out. Like hostel life — you learn to manage your time, money, laundry, friendships, and emotions all by yourself. No one pays you to survive, but somehow you do. And that’s the kind of learning that truly builds character. Now, here’s a thought — if household chores were paid jobs, would most men actually do them? Honestly, some might, but let’s be honest — most wouldn’t. They’d still wait for someone else to do it. And that’s where it gets interesting. People are quick to blame mothers for raising “raja betas” — boys who never had to pick up after themselves. And yes, sometimes that’s true. But not always. Some mothers do everything right — they teach discipline, empathy, and responsibility — and still, their sons grow up entitled. You can’t blame a mom for how her adult son turns out forever. She’s not rais...