Great article.   Having age appropriate expectations makes life so much easier for both the parent and the child.

Being a kid or a teen is not for lightweights – it’s tough out there! There are important things that need to be done, that only they can do. The nature of these jobs depends on the developmental stage they are at.

Source: Phew! It’s Normal. An Age by Age Guide for What to Expect From Kids & Teens – And What They Need From Us – Hey Sigmund – Karen Young