I thought cleaning up for my son was easier than asking him to do it. Now, I'm determined to teach him to do chores for himself.

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For a long time, I often cleaned up after my son, who just turned 11. It's not that I didn't ask him to tidy up his own toys, make his bed, or bring his dishes to the sink, because I did. I was just too impatient or tired to nag him if it didn't get done. It just felt easier to do myself.