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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Never had "chores" but my parents were pretty neglectful.  I was a bit like Matilda - learned to cook and do my own laundry by 3rd grade.  If I wanted or needed something I had to make that happen.  Eventually found my way through college and grad school fully funded.  Then found a great husband, got a high paying job, and had 2 kids.  My kids don't do chores, but I ensure they are responsible for their own laundry, hygiene (including room cleaning) and the older ones do all their own shopping.  I'm not neglectful and I discuss with them why I parent the way I do.

In the end the neglect served me well. I know I can learn anything on my own and I don't believe people when they say something is difficult.  I rarely find a problem I can't solve.[/quote]
Very similar situation and I adore Matilda. I make my teen sons do their own laundry, cook meals, take out trash, shop for gifts, write thank you notes, use the phone for appointments. The hidden emotional burden that women bear and I wanted to make them aware of it and able to shoulder it. We have housecleaners, so they only need to tidy, not deep clean. [/quote]

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