I don't have kids so I hope you don't mind me chiming in. I mowed the lawn most weeks when I was a kid (over the age 12 on a riding lawnmower) and did small things like set the table and load the dishwasher too. We also did small things like make our beds etc. I also took out the garbage, did vacuum (although I hate it). I have two siblings who did chores too like gardening, laundry etc.