Article: Research has shown that when kids complete chores, it results in benefits like higher self-esteem, greater sense of responsibility and better frustration coping. Additionally, doing chores also helps you feel more connected to the family, and offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with your sibling over a shared task. When your parents assign a task for you to do individually, offer to help your sibling so that you have a chance to talk. Say, “Hey, we can get the garage cleaned much faster if I help Toby… Is that cool with you, Toby?” Although you and your sibling may have huge differences in your interests and personalities, you can get closer to a sibling who ignores you by showing interest in one of their hobbies. Participating in a shared hobby — or a newly discovered hobby — offers you the chance to work with your sister or brother and create lasting memories.  Suggest to your brother or sister that you would love to start playing basketball, going swimming, or learning the guitar. If they are highly experienced, you may even ask if they could teach you. This gives you the chance to work with them, and them the chance to proudly display their skills. “I really admire your commitment to learning guitar. Can you spend a few hours each week teaching me?” Or,  you can say “Hey, Rachael, I heard they are offering a new dance class at the Y. I thought it would be fun if you and I went. Are you interested?” . A divide may exist between you and your sibling because you seem to live two separate lives with very little overlap outside of the family unit. Even if you and your sibling are completely different, you can foster a deeper bond by showing support for them. When you know your brother has a big chemistry test coming up, offer encouragement by saying "Hey, I know you're going to rock this test tomorrow." Or, even better offer to call out some terms for him to define and help him study. If you and your sibling are adults who live in different households, it can be a challenge to find meaningful ways to connect. Use the entire family as a way to forge a deeper bond with your distant sibling. Plus, family gatherings offer a positive social experience for both adults and children.  Make the suggestion that you would like to start having Sunday dinners together. Say, "Hey, everyone... I was thinking that it would be nice if we started eating dinner together on Sundays. I miss you guys and I want us to spend more time together." Then, use this opportunity to connect with the sibling who is ignoring you. You might suggest "Hey, Tom, why don't you join me in setting the table," in order to strike up a conversation with your sibling. Your sibling will have a deeper respect for you if you demonstrate that you respect them. Respect doesn’t mean that you have to agree with your sister or brother on every subject, or suck up to them. Instead, it means showing consideration for their feelings, privacy, personal space, interests, and beliefs. For example, if you tease your older sister about being a vegetarian, she’ll view you as immature or uninformed and persist to ignore you. If you show respect for her choice by asking more information or trying to understand her perspective, she may be less inclined to ignore you.
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Work on chores together. Share a hobby.  Be encouraging Plan more family gatherings. Show respect for your differences.
Article: Remind your ideological opponent that there are no scientific theories that conclusively disprove the events mentioned in the Bible. It's possible that ancient miracles and contemporary scientific achievements only seem inconsistent with one another because the language used to explain phenomena has changed.  The Big Bang Theory, for example, is often brought up to show that the teachings of Christian creationism are misguided. However, there's no way of proving that the explosion that resulted in the known universe wasn't an intentional act of creation. While it may seem counterintuitive, meeting your listener on common ground actually strengthens your position by confirming that your arguments are based on the same observations. Numerous historical sources and archaeological discoveries strongly suggest that Jesus of Nazareth lived and died as the scripture tells. This may not seem like a victory in itself, but it has enormous implications. If the Bible's central figure was real, what reason is there to doubt the rest of what's written in its pages?  Rather than appealing to the Bible, which your listener doesn't consider a credible source, point them towards hard scientific research, such as recent archaeological digs around  Galilee and Jerusalem which have uncovered evidence of scenes described in the New Testament.  For more references to the historical Jesus, cite the writings of ancient philosophers and historians such as Tacitus, Lucian, and Pliny the Younger. If your listener still isn't convinced, ask them this important question: where does mankind's idea of “goodness” come from? Evolution may account for certain behaviors that are beneficial to the species, but it fails to address many moral judgments that appear to be universal. These can be a good starting point for a discussion on what it means to be a moral being.  If your listener objects, ask them, “Why is it important for the species to continue?” The “survival of the fittest” explanation can't offer a satisfactory answer to this question.  Even the ancient Greeks and Romans, who valued reason more than anything else, strived to realize an ideal that they called “the Good.” Such ideals hint at an understanding of a deeper purpose in life, perhaps one bestowed by God. The Bible makes it clear that God created man in his image, which explains the unrivaled power of the human mind. The same is not true from a scientific standpoint. If all organisms are continually evolving, then why have no other creatures reached a level of consciousness anywhere near that of human beings? Emphasize that the only reason you're even able to discuss the topic at hand is because humans have the ability to invent complex languages, as well as the intelligence required to understand them. Your listener may be reluctant to accept your views because they've labelled you as biased or short-sighted. They'll have no choice, however, but to recognize the wisdom of respected figures such as Albert Einstein, who is famously quoted as saying, “When the solution is simple, God is answering.”  Other notable personalities who have alluded to a belief in God include Walt Whitman, who wrote, “In the faces of men and women I see God, and in my own face in the glass,” and Paul Tillich, who said, “He who knows about depth knows about God.  Quotations don't constitute evidence in themselves, but they can lend added credibility to an already strong argument.
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Insist that the Word of God is compatible with modern science. Inform your listener about the accuracy of the Bible's depiction of Jesus. Argue that God is the only satisfactory source of morality. Challenge your listener to explain where human consciousness came from. Offer quotes from influential thinkers that support your argument.
Article: There are many reasons that may claim the life of your hamster. Old age, for example, may make your hamster’s eyes go dull. You may notice his fur getting thin. It may make your hamster listless and cause his appetite to disappear. Your hamster may exhibit unusual signs, such as urinating in its nest. Your parents may be able to offer advice on how to help your hamster. You may be able to talk to an experienced professional, like a vet, for more specific details on how to care for your hamster. She will give you advice on diet, exercise, and care. If your hamster in too much pain, you may want to consider other options. Euthanasia may be the best option to stop his suffering. This is a painless process and the professionals will do what they can to make the last stages of your pet’s life as comfortable as possible. You want to tell those close to you about what is going to happen. This may be your child’s first experience with death, and you want to approach it with care. Be honest and approach with empathy.
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Recognize the signs. Talk to someone who can help. Consider your hamster's suffering. Prepare your friends and family.