The question every kid has an answer for. Never cleaning your room means no more chores, ever. Never doing homework means free afternoons forever. Which would you choose, and what would your parents say?
The case for “Never have to clean your room again”
- No more chores every weekend.
- Your room would magically stay tidy.
- More time to play.
The case for “Never have to do homework again”
- Free afternoons after school.
- No more late-night worksheets.
- Your evenings would be stress free.
Who picks which side
Kids who hate chores pick never cleaning, and kids who find school stressful pick no homework. Parents almost always vote for keeping both chores and homework, which makes kids groan. It is a great question for family dinners.
Our take
Never do homework. A messy room is your own problem, but homework takes hours every week. Parents will say the opposite, and that is the fun of this question.
Keep the debate going
Follow-up: what is the chore you dislike the most?
Make it harder
- No cleaning, but your room is shared with a goat.
- No homework, but school runs on Saturdays.
- Your parents choose for you.
In one line: Chores or schoolwork. Find more like it in our kids would you rather questions.
Frequently asked questions
Which one teaches more?
Homework helps with learning, and cleaning teaches responsibility. Many parents argue both are important for different reasons.
What is the worst chore?
Ask everyone to name their least favorite chore. Dishes, laundry and cleaning bathrooms are common winners.
