Getting children to help out with age-appropriate chores around the home can be a source of contention for a lot of parents.
This is especially more stressful during school holidays when there are a lot more people in the house for more than just a few hours before bedtime and on the weekends.
It's important to involve kids in helping around the house from a young age, with research suggesting that children can do chores from the ages of three and four.
It not only teaches them important skills for everyday life, such as cleaning, cooking, and organizing but it builds self-esteem and develops responsibility.
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