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Isn't it interesting...

leslie_ina_dresleslie_ina_dres
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to see how each family works differently but still works?

For instance we only have 1 child big enough to help out around the house so he probably does more than he would if he had a sibling closer in age.  Drawback to being an only for a long time.   

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  • Littlejen22Littlejen22 member
    You are right all families are different but if you are talking chores then I believe you should set a fair amount of chores for the age and have them do that regardless if there are other kids.  For example, my SD used to have to clean her bathroom (the countertops and mirror and every once in a blue moon the shower, DH does the toilet) and mop the floors (kitchen foyer and one bathroom) once a week.  If DS was around the same age they would share those chores but we would have added more chores so the amount would have been the same.  I guess the way you do it is only fair if the amount of work is not a ton...not assuming it is.
    Jen - Mom to two December 12 babies Nathaniel 12/12/06 and Addison 12/12/08
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  • PlannedChaosPlannedChaos
    I don't know - our oldest, my DD (14) was an only child for 10 years (12 if you count until DH and I got married, but we lived together for 2 years before).  She is probably the most responsible, trustworthy, even-tempered teenager I know.  I'm terrified of that changing and her being a "typical teen".  Before DH was around, she and I split the chores probably 60/40, me doing the larger share.  Now the chores are all split 6 ways, but she still maintains that responsiblity, so I think it's pretty awesome.
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