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  from Jen Hubley
My sister had a baby last year, and she says it's been pretty fantastic, except for the fact that he refuses to help out around the house.

 
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She's kidding (I think), but it's good she's starting her scheme to get him doing chores while he's pre-verbal. Hopefully, it'll become second nature to her and she can recline in her living room like a lady of leisure.

 
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Kids' Excuses to Get out of Chores
Fingers crossed, my nephew won't take after me. I had an excuse for every day of the week, ranging from hangnails to cholera. (Unfortunately, my Mom was a nurse, so she wasn't having any excuses.)

 
Use Chores to Teach Kids Responsibility
Much as they whine, kids need to do chores, and not just because you'll lose your mind otherwise. Helping out around the house fosters a sense of responsibility and makes them better members of the team.

 
 
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