Toddler to Teen

Because what future roommate or spouse wants to take care of your grown kid's daily basics forever? In all seriousness, cleaning, cooking, and pet care is not taught in most schools, so it must come from home.

The sense of a job well done, and of contributing to the family builds feelings of confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth, while encouraging teamwork.

Household duties aren't always as fun as parents try to portray to their kids. Children need to learn to lean into work, because it still needs to be done. Work is called work for a reason, but just because it isn't fun doesn't mean it can't bring personal satisfaction.

Chores will take longer for you while your children are young and still learning, but over time will relieve some of the burden of household management from the adults at home.