Chores are a perfect match for preteens who are ready to learn important life skills while contributing to the family. For 9 to 12-year-olds ... skill for every 11-year-old to learn.

It's true: Chores ... year-olds can: At this stage, kids can take on a little more responsibility – say fully emptying the dishwasher or tackling a bigger share of the household cleaning. At ...