In a recent national survey, only 28% of parents said they require their children to do chores—even though those parents realize the importance of having household responsibilities. “Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring them success,” says Richard Rende, co-author of Raising Can-Do Kids, “but ironically, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success—and that’s household chores.”
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