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[quote=Anonymous]There is a difference between chores for the sake of having chores and giving your kids the opportunity to foster some independence.

I didn't have a ton of chores growing up but my siblings and I were each responsible for doing out own laundry after we were taught how in Home Ec in 5th grade. Could I have learned how to do it in college? Sure, but as a middle schooler it was empowering to be totally responsible for my clothes. I planned what I was going to wear, had to make sure it was clean and often had the natural consequences of having to dig my favorite jeans out of the hamper. I loved fashion and making fun outfits, experiment with fabrics, etc. Now I do all my own mending, make some of my own clothes, and am a master at stain removal. I don't think that's why my parents gave me that chore but it happened to work out well.

I don't think every kid needs to do every chore. But giving your kid a chore that is aligned with their natural interests gives them the ability to foster independence and a skill. If you have a kid who likes to cook with you, something kitchen related may make sense. Or for the kid who loves animals, they need to do all the dog/cat feeding. Someone who loves the outdoors needs to do all the watering in the summer. [/quote]

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