AT ONCE 7. You aren't showing love for your children by fostering dependence. Remember that your long-term goal is to mold independent adults. Assign, or have children choose, chores that are appropriate to their age level. Toddlers can help by putting their toys into their toy box each night.
Preschoolers love to dust.
Older children can become quite good at vacuuming, washing the car and even planning and fixing meals. Rotate chores periodically, perhaps on a biweekly or monthly basis. Allow and insist that all family members do as much as they can for themselves. It sets a good example for your children to see Dad help and makes you feel less like the family maid. Each person is responsible for putting dirty clothes in it and taking it to the laundry room on wash day.