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[quote=Anonymous]We can't afford to outsource any household work.  Our kids do chores because DH and I don't believe we should be the only ones working around the house.  Everyone needs to contribute in a family. There's still plenty of time for kids to do homework, practice their instruments, extracurriculars, etc.  We've taught them to do a little bit every day so it doesn't pile up.  If they have an activity that really does preclude them from doing chores on a particular day, we work it out - just like DH and I do with each other.  Every day after school, kids get 20 minutes of free time.  They have to practice instruments for 20 minutes, clean for 20 minutes, walk the dogs for 40 minutes and do their homework.  They pack lunches the night before and can prepare simple meals  They also all can do laundry (putting away is still a work in progress).  The oldest is 12, the youngest is 8.  It makes my life a lot easier to have the kids do stuff, the house looks a lot better, the kids respect the work more and it  makes them much more independent.  [/quote]

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