Like most of us, teens are not crazy about doing chores or other activities they don’t enjoy. After all, who wants to rake leaves or do dishes when they could be visiting with friends or playing games on the internet? Even with a reluctance to do so, learning to take on family responsibilities can be an important facet of developmental growth. Accomplishing chores and other commitments is important, both as a help around the house and as preparation for the responsibilities of adulthood. As most parents know, it’s not always easy to have your child take these responsibilities seriously. Sometimes there can be great resistance, fraught with drama and emotional outbursts.

Unsurprisingly, teens don’t like being told what to do. This is especially true when it’s something they don’t want to do. Yet, often their chores are needed to help around the house. It’s also important for them to understand being responsible to help when they’re........

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