I had a childhood friend that didn't have any chores, I asked her about it-- she told me that her parents believe that kids don't need to do the dishes and things until they grow up.. umm isn't it too late by then??
I was in charge of doing laundry for the whole family at age 8, all of us had to help clean and do the chores.
odd, my hubby had to do all sorts of chores and hard labor-- but when his brother got old enouggh.. he didn't have to do anyway.

He was spoiled and his mom still dotes on him -- just a few years ago she did his laundry for him ( he was in his own apt by then!!)
And she still babies him "oh J didn't get enough to eat.. I'll make him a plate"
uhhh NOT IN MY HOUSE you won't! J here's the dishes, here is the microwave-- go for it! Not our fault that he slept the day away.