Question

highlight the claim, evidence, and reasoning in the paragraph below.
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chores foster life skills that help children succeed in adulthood. in 2002, researchers at the university of minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults. the study’s head researcher, marty rossmann, explained that doing household tasks helps children learn “how to contribute to family life, a sense of empathy and how to take care of themselves.” these findings indicate that, through chores, children develop skills that are necessary for future success.

Explanation:

The claim is the main assertion. Here, it's that chores help children succeed in adulthood. The evidence is the 2002 study from the University of Minnesota about children with chores having healthy relationships as adults. The reasoning is Marty Rossmann's explanation of what children learn from doing chores.

Answer:

Claim: Chores foster life skills that help children succeed in adulthood.
Evidence: In 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults.
Reasoning: The study’s head researcher, Marty Rossmann, explained that doing household tasks helps children learn “how to contribute to family life, a sense of empathy and how to take care of themselves.”