Learning responsibility is important for a child’s development and future success. Responsibility helps children in their personal lives and prepares them for future challenges. Chores teach children the importance of contributing to the family as a team.
But at what age should a child start doing chores? Different chores are appropriate at various stages in a child’s development. And what about payment? Should children be compensated for doing household chores?
First Things First
According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry website, “Chores are routine but necessary tasks.” They can be washing dishes, folding laundry, or making the bed—whatever tasks commonly need to be done around the house.
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.
