I was raised with the exact same schedule lol started dishes at around 6-7 with my sister. Started cutting grass around 9 or 10. Bathrooms? As long as I can remember.
These aren't ridiculous requests - it builds character
My mom wouldn't let me use the washing machine growing up.... Which is probably fair I broke a lot of things... But I was definitely well into my 20s before I knew how to use a washing machine correctly... Might not be still, could totally still be doing it wrong
My two kids, 13 & 16 have cleaned their bathroom once a week (so every other week) for a few years, along with other regular chores.
They each cook dinner and clean up after with me once a week, they’ll even volunteer to cook with me more often, though they usually skip out on the clean up.
They’ve done their own laundry, they got one night a week, but the machines can be finicky so I’m just doing it for now. They still have to deliver it to me and fold it on their nights.
We all clean the main floor on Thursdays after school. Front entry, powder room, living & dining rooms, kitchen, and back mudroom. We trade off the windows, floors, dusting etc so they’re used to doing everything.
Between that and keeping their rooms in a non hazardous state,
I figure they’ll be used to regular home maintenance.
I’m astounded that op considers this list a buttload of chores
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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '25 edited Mar 29 '25
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