It starts out taking more of your time, but its some of the best time you will ever invest. Once they figure it out, you never have to do it again. I haven't emptied a dishwasher in years. 

She's a very eager helper most of the time.

I'm not sure it was very labor saving, though, with how many times I had to help her manage the cord or switch from hardwood to carpet mode. However, it was very cute.

Undisciplined

Excellent! Chores lose so much of their edge if kids don't feel like chores are some they have to do because the adults don't want to do it.

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[Parent Corner] First time vacuuming

Excellent! Chores lose so much of their edge if kids don't feel like chores are some they have to do because the adults don't want to do it. 