Study Reveals Unequal Distribution of Chores Between Boys and Girls as Early as Age 10

A new INED study finds that girls take on more household tasks than boys, reflecting societal gender norms and family dynamics.

The INED study surveyed over 7,000 children aged 10-11 in 2022 and found that girls consistently perform more domestic chores than boys.
Girls are more likely to help with tasks like cooking, laundry, and tidying their rooms, while boys are more evenly involved in tasks like setting the table or caring for pets.
Children from working-class families, particularly girls, are more frequently involved in household chores compared to those from wealthier families, where external help is more common.
Family structure influences participation, with children in larger families contributing more, while only children tend to do fewer chores overall.
Despite assumptions, children in single-parent households do not take on significantly more chores, as many parents aim to shield them from additional burdens.