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[quote=Anonymous]I think part of the issue is that we want things done a certain (our way, lol) and kids can't do it yet.

For example, my 4 and 5 year olds want to help with the laundry.  But I balk because it won't be folded *just so* AND I think it will be faster.  I think this year I am going to start letting them do it.  I hang all shirts anyway - and I am going to teach them how to fold (I like to KonMari everything - we don't have much room).

I am not taking lunches or snacks to school for anyone.  My pre-schooler gets hot lunch everyday, and my K'er takes his lunch.  I pack it and put it in his bag.  If for some reason he forgets it (sometimes he likes to see what is in it), tough shit.  School lunch that day.  I DO keep $20 on his account - so that he can buy lunch.  I will probably set up a system in the next few years for packing lunches (take one thing from each category).  I went to college with many helpless people.  I don't want my kids to reach college age and still not know how to cook anything or do laundry.[/quote]

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