There's an interesting assumption being made here, that kids should do chores. I only started doing chores when I started living alone at 17 years old. Would have done chores improved me or my life in any way? The way I see it, there are far more interesting and educative ways to use a kids young years, when their brain is the most plastic. I was never forced, or barely even asked to help with chores, I was actually pretty curious about them. Although I never did chores with any regularity, I learned how to cook, bake and clean just out of curiosity.