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Parenting: When can your child start doing house chores?

One way or another, you will have to start assigning house chores to your children  (Shutterstock)

Many parents struggle to determine the right time for their children to start helping with house chores. Starting too early may frustrate the children into thinking they are being mistreated while waiting too long may give them the illusion that they don’t have to do house chores.

One way or another, you will have to start assigning house chores to your children so they don’t risk growing up feeling entitled and probably spoilt. House chores not only help children grow into independent and responsible adults but also keeps them active and productive within the house.

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