There’s a lot of research that tells us that doing chores is beneficial to kids, but there’s also a lot research that shows that parents don’t like to enforce them. We talk to a writer who says doing chores can lead to raising adults who care about doing things for others. We also find out more about the USDA aid package being provided to farmers who are feeing the effects of tariffs.
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Why Kids Should Do Chores…Even If They Don't Like It
Chores are nearly universally reviled by children but having to do them may make for happier and more engaged kids. We speak with KJ Dell’Antonia of the New York Times about why chores are good for kids and how to encourage children to actually do them.
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A Look At The USDA's Aid Package To Farmers Hurt By Tariffs
The Trump administration says it will hand out $4.7 billion to U.S. farmers to help offset tariffs from foreign countries. We discuss how helpful that aid may be, how farmers are coping with tariffs, and what the new trade deal with Mexico could mean for growers.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- KJ Dell'Antonia Guest
- Mike North Guest
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