2 The skills and habits your teen develops in caring for your family home will serve them well as they make their own independent home in the not-too-distant future. 1 But, it’s never too late to begin! Another study linked children doing chores to positive mental health in their early adult years. In fact, research has found that the best predictor of success in young adulthood can be directly traced back to whether a child began doing chores at an early age, as young as three or four. When they pitch in, it creates a sense of autonomy, belonging, and competence. Teens who do chores learn that part of being in a family is contributing to the work and responsibilities of family life. Teens and emerging young adults age 17 are in the process of learning and establishing lifestyle habits that will extend throughout their lifetime, whether it’s making their beds in the morning, doing their dirty dishes, or cleaning up their games and supplies. There are intentional ways to grow a healthy parent-teen relationship, and daily chores provide a perfect opportunity.Ĭhores allow your teen to play a role in contributing to the maintenance and care of your family’s household. As a parent or someone in a parenting role, you play an essential role in your 17-year-old teen’s success.
