"Every kid should realize that they have to work as a team in a household or family, and that picking up their own toys or starting the dishwasher is all part of that teamwork."
"She tells me she is the only kid in her whole school (like 400+ kids) that has chores. I doubt her data is that complete, however, when I talk about chores with other parents, they always say stuff like, 'Oh, I guess I should give my kids chores.'"
"The parents who say, 'Oh, I probably should give my kids chores,' are probably a lot like me - and realize when their kids are 8/9/10 that they need to start being more responsible."
Chores vary among families and children, but all kids should have responsibilities at home. These tasks help children understand teamwork within a household. One parent shared that their almost-9-year-old has several chores to earn an allowance, but the child feels isolated, claiming to be the only one in her school with chores. Other parents often express a need to assign chores, indicating a common realization of the importance of responsibility as children grow older.
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