One of the reasons I believe strongly that my kids should be doing chores is because I want to instill in them the value of responsibility towards their family. The generation today is one of entitlement. “The world is here to serve me” type. A mentality of “I don’t need to do for you unless it’s worth it for me”. I don’t want my kids to be raised like that. I want my kids to grow up feeling responsible (in a healthy way) for themselves and those around them. That’s why I don’t pay kids for chores.