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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are generally expected to just clean up after themselves, and help out with other chores as needed or when the time is right.

So they pick up their belongings around the house, keep their rooms, bathroom clean. I feel that they learn a lot from having complete control and responsibility for their own rooms. Besides keeping them clean, dusted, and vacuumed, they are also learning to organize and decorate. They are learning how to make their space for comfortable and functional. They have also learned that having a lot of belongings means more work. So they are good at weeding out the things they no longer need or want, and they are good at not buying things that are ultimately just clutter.

Around age 6, they started putting their laundry away because it just made sense that they would know where everything is and start working on organizing things the way they want. Around age 12, it made sense for them to start washing their own clothes so that they could have more control over when certain things get washed - like if they want to have something particular clean and ready for a certain day.

When I started letting them stay home alone, it became necessary for them to learn how to prepare simple meals and snacks.

When I need/want help with other stuff, they pitch in. Household chores are not rocket science. They don't need 18 years of experience before they are out on their own.

I do struggle with teaching them to cook. I am not a great cook and was not taught enough before leaving home. Can someone post a list of kitchen skills that kids should learn?  :D [/quote]

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