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These days, with both men and women working full-time, it is important for partners to share household responsibilities fairly. I agree with this view for three main reasons.
Sharing households chores can promote fairness between couples. In many families who lead traditional lifestyles, especially in Asian countries, females are often in charge of all housework, from cleaning, doing the laundry to taking care of children. This inequal distribution of housework, in turn, causes the feelings of being undervalued and overburdened. However, when couples divide household tasks evenly, not only will the negative feelings be overcome, but more importanly they will start feeling more connected, resulting in a happy relationship in a long term.
Another significant advantage to splitting house chores is the reduction in stress levels. Working full-time, both men and women feel exhausted, yet the management of the house can add insult to their injuries, especially if only one person is responsible for all housework. Thus, by sharing workload, couples can lighten each other's burdens and reduce the chances one person is being overwhelmed. For example, when a wife washes the dishes and husband takes care of grocery shopping, both can manage their responsibilities easily. Plus, for the time saved, partners can spend more quality time together, strengthening bonds between each other.
Finally, shared workload between couples can send positive messages to their children. When seeing their parents working collaborately, children can learn about fairness and cooperation. For instance, once children observe their dad cooking, they will no longer view housework as females' responsibility. This way of modelling can have a profound impact on children's attitudes and behaviour, promoting the significance of teamwork and equality in the early years of childhood.
In conclusion, I totally believe that couples, whether working full-time or not, should equally divide household chores as it promotes fairness, less stress and teaches children the importance of collaboration.
