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But also, now that the kids are older, they do a lot of their own laundry, empty dishwasher, mow the grass, etc.[/quote]

Well, whatever you did there I'd love to know the secret![/quote]

My kids are older 6th and 8th grades. They have always been responsible for household chores (clearing the table, sorting socks, picking up the playroom, cleaning their rooms, etc.) And as they have gotten older, we've increased expectations.  They aren't 100% responsible for their own laundry, but I might toss a load in before I leave for work and text them when they get home to put in the dryer and then fold/put away. Or we start the dishwasher before we leave in the AM and then text them and ask them to empty it when they get home from school. If we are all working on the yard, one will mow and the other will weed. They are expected to participate as part of our family. They don't get an allowance for chores because we feel these tasks are part of living in our home and are everyone is expected to pitch in. They do get weekly money for learning money management.

Start early and with small tasks. Increase the tasks as they get older. You will need to teach them how to do things, but in the end, it will be worth it.[/quote]

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