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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Niamh Kirk & Ria Newman

'I don't believe in paying kids for chores - we just expect them to muck in'

When your children reach a certain age, you might expect them to start helping with little jobs around the house.

Whether it's tidying their bedroom, putting their laundry away or even helping to vacuum or with cooking, it's often tricky to try and get your child onboard with helping out in the first place.

Some parents will reward their children with pocket money, or other small treats, but one mum believes that children shouldn't be asked to "earn" money by doing chores.

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