Steven N. Frank, Principal. 2000 Principal's Notes Expect Elementary-aged Children to Do Some Chores.
Some parents get into the habit of doing things for their children.
It s not until they talk with other parents that they realize that other kids make their own beds, prepare their own lunches or put dishes in the dishwasher. Change the sheets on their bed. Pack their backpack for school the next day. Give permissions slops to a parent. Load and empty the dishwasher.