Parents typically ask children to clean their rooms for two reasons: 1. Cleaning up after yourself is a life skill that everyone needs to develop at some point in their lives; and, 2. read more
I think it's part of instilling a sense of discipline into the child. When I was young, my mother made me and my brother make our beds first thing in the morning. read more
Lynes said parents might have to adjust their expectations of what a clean room looks like, but their children will be better off for it in the long run. Her grandson, for example, was having a hard time making his bed. read more
These commenters contend that the teenager has the right to his own room, and the parents should actively seek to discuss with their children how to best manage their room, and as long as there are channels of communication between the child and the parent, the room should be left to the care of the child. read more