Kids Should Not Take Out The Trash

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Many a time kids are being forced into activities or chores that they do not wish to be a part of. One of the worst being taking out the trash. Just saying the name releases a wave of trauma and fear. Starting at just the age of 11, I was given the task of disposing the waste. After many long years I have composed facts and reasoning for why I should not take out the trash. Time is of the utmost importance. It is the most valuable resource that can neither be taken nor given. The time it takes to take out the trash is around 20-60 seconds. In this time I could have finished a math problem. Having an unfinished math problem runs the risk of getting a late assignment which would lower an overall GPA. Not only does this time consuming task effect

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