kids early with laundry chores. i have taught my kids how to help with the laundry and they have their jobs when it comes to having clean clothes in the house. the teen usually starts the wash but the younger boys gather up all the dirty clothes. i am thankful that the teen is a clean freak and usually starts a load of laundry every other day so he can have his favorite pants to wear. the younger two boys do all the folding of the clothes as part of their chores. they have been folding clothes since they were 3 and 4. my oldest daughter who now is married 