From twelve on up, I can’t think of many household duties beyond their abilities. The more competent teens I talked to for this book are responsible for: • Household repairs, such as painting, replacing lightbulbs, and simple car maintenance. • Grocery shopping (given some teens’ quirky dietary habits, some parents provide pretty specific lists). • Planning and preparing more complicated meals. • Caring for and teaching younger siblings about their role in the household responsibilities. • Taking the dog to the vet for his shots.
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