Should a busy teenager still have at least 1 chore?

Teen claims she is too busy to do the dishes 2 nights a week. That's the only chore asked of her. She says between school, sports, and her first job she hasnt started yet she doesnt have time. But she still finds time to go out with her friends?

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SW-User

Depends on the parent.

If the teenager did nothing but still didn't have the time, then definitely, they should have to do things around the house.

School, sorts and eventually a job?

Is it so bad that eventually, she manages to de-stress? I'll tell you now, I lost my mind at school and it made my entire life plummet.

Ask yourself what's more important... her being able to have some her time, where she can just relax and let that straining, overwhelming pressure fall away.. or a few dishes being cleaned.