What to do

Most of the time I find it far easier for me to take care of things around the house myself rather than letting my kids help. I end up harassing, bugging, prodding, etc throughout the whole process when they help. But, I know that learning to work is an essential skill.

Here's a wonderful quote:

If you are poor, work. … If you are happy, work. Idleness gives room for doubts and fears. If disappointments come, keep right on working. If sorrow overwhelms you, … work. … When faith falters and reason fails, just work. When dreams are shattered and hope seems dead, work. Work as if your life were in peril. It really is. No matter what ails you, work. Work faithfully. … Work is the greatest remedy available for both mental and physical afflictions.

Work teaches is the greatest remedy for both mental and physical afflictions. I wholeheartedly agree. I remember at 5 years old getting my first Pennysaver route (a once a week paper). My mom sewed sacks that could be worn so I could hold papers on my chest and back. She would take one side of the street and I would take the other and we would deliver the papers.  I did this paper route once a week for 6 years. My mom was teaching me to work and worked along side me.
I go back and forth on the best chore system. But I have found that on Saturdays making a list with specific chores that can be checked off is the most effective to get things done. For myself making a specific to-do list that I can cross things off makes me feel as though I have accomplished something.