In asking a question about teaching knife skills, I realized I'd never seen a question about chores and household skills and what is appropriate when on Parenting SE. I did find [this question](https://parenting.stackexchange.com/q/968/2876) in regard to preschool abilities, but found nothing similar for the elementary student or older.

There are a few books out there about the matter, like, "Chores without Wars" but sometimes real experience is nice to hear along with what books have to say about what can be expected. There is a lot of opportunity for scaffolding in new skills at different stages. There is probably a depth of experience out there for assigning chores perhaps others would like to weigh in on so we can have a useful resource here on Parent'sSE.