Teaching my kids how to cook and clean was difficult. But now, as teens, they can take care of themselves, and I have freedom.

Teaching children chores can be challenging but vital for their development. The author reflects on the transition from caring for four little kids to being able to rely on her teenagers, who can now cook and take care of themselves. This newfound independence is liberating for both parents and children, allowing the family to enjoy activities, such as a recent ski trip, with much less stress. Through gradual teaching and practice, the children learned essential life skills, making daily life more manageable as they grew older.

It took years to teach them everything, but now my teens can take care of themselves.

Teaching kids to do chores can be hard, but it pays off in their independence and your freedom.

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