[jacobevelyn]

What about the social and psychological impacts of doing chores for all of those old-timey reasons like "learning the value of an honest day's work"?

I would say this kind of behavior has pretty big social implications that everyone seems to be glossing over.

[quaffapint]

Totally agree. As a kid of course I hated having to do all the work I was told to do. Now I much more appreciate it and have my own son mow the lawn, etc. I see my neighbors kid not wanting to mow the lawn (and they let him) and instead plays call of duty all day. Will it make any difference - I don't know, all I can continue to rely on is my own experiences.