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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you taught the kids how to do chores? Start there - they deserve to know how to do those things before you just disappear. [/quote] This. No you can’t just stop. But you can start the systems rolling so you don’t have to do everything. Start with laundry. Even the littlest kids can put their dirty clothes in a hamper, put the clothes in a washer and transfer to a dryer. Even if you have to lift them to do it, make it part of your life. Teach them how to match socks and put their underwear away. Dishes…when they’re big enough they can put away forks and knives. They can put their own stuff in the sink or at least on the counter next to the sink. They can help rinse fruits and vegetables. They can put away their own toys. Make it easy for them to know where everything goes (pictures of the toy on the boxes). Tell dh what he should be in charge of if he’s not already. Trash, lawn, bills. Whatever works for your family. [/quote]
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