Encouraging your teen to be a competent and involved member of the household sets the stage for them to be successful in life. If an adolescent knows that he/she doesn’t have to “work” for things, this often translates into an inability to “work” in the real world. Having to be responsible for things at home (i.e., chores, laundry, walking the dog, etc.) helps to teach teens what it means to take care of the important things in their lives. Ultimately, this will cause teens to have better self-esteem, feel more effective, be more productive, and be more motivated to continue this into their
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