Benefits of Chores for Kids

Here are the key points from the summary of the Harvard Grant Study on the benefits of chores for children:

• Early involvement in chores fosters responsibility, independence, and a strong work ethic in children.
• Children who do chores develop a sense of contribution and teamwork, learning the value of cooperation.
• Chores encourage emotional regulation and empathy by teaching children to consider the needs of others.
• The study found that children who start chores early tend to have better long-term outcomes in life.
• Traits such as perseverance, responsibility, and compassion learned from doing chores contribute to future success.
• Stronger relationships—both within the family and with peers—are linked to children who perform chores.
• Chores help children understand the value of hard work and build skills critical for personal and professional development.