This comes into play when the parent does not require the child to participate in cleaning, cooking, taking care of the lawn, and so on (Clinton & Sibcy, 2006). For parents with disabled children, many of them feel like it is easier to do the work than to take the extra time and do it with the child (Ankonina & Margalit, 1991). Although it may be easier, parents are doing their disabled children an injustice by not training them to take responsibility (Ankonina & Margalit, 1991). Contrary to what the parent may think, children are capable of maintaining a clean play room, helping pack lunches or make dinner, as well as washing dishes or taking out the garbage (Clinton & Sibcy, 2006). Disabled children may have a slightly more difficult time completing the task or remembering to do it, but they still have the ability to help with things around the house provided the parents help them accomplish it (Ankonina & Margalit,
This comes into play when the parent does not require the child to participate in cleaning, cooking, taking care of the lawn, and so on (Clinton & Sibcy, 2006). For parents with disabled children, many of them feel like it is easier to do the work than to take the extra time and do it with the child (Ankonina & Margalit, 1991). Although it may be easier, parents are doing their disabled children an injustice by not training them to take responsibility (Ankonina & Margalit, 1991). Contrary to what the parent may think, children are capable of maintaining a clean play room, helping pack lunches or make dinner, as well as washing dishes or taking out the garbage (Clinton & Sibcy, 2006). Disabled children may have a slightly more difficult time completing the task or remembering to do it, but they still have the ability to help with things around the house provided the parents help them accomplish it (Ankonina & Margalit,