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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCUM always responds in that silly way (see above). Yet it makes no difference at all when they're older, because chores are by definition not hard to learn or implement. I never lifted a finger in the house as a child, yet was perfectly able to cook, clean and organize my home when I move out. My kids started helping out in middle school, but only sporadically, and they will be perfectly responsible young adults when they leave my house. Because they're not stupid.

This isn't rocket science. You don't need to force yourself to teach them when they're young if it complicates your life. If you enjoy it, sure, go ahead, but please remind yourself that you're not a better parent or more enlightened human just because you started your kids young on chores. That would be patting yourself on the back for no reason at all.

This!! My 5th grader does her backpack but I do her lunch. Totally don’t mind doing it, I usually do her snd my lunch at the sane time I’m making dinner so it’s one clean up. She is capable of making a sandwich though and has. She makes he bed, puts laundry away, brings in trash/recycle bins, empties the dishwasher and feeds the dog. She’s not irresponsible and she is also independent. They don’t have to do everything early to be able to do it later. [/quote]

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