| Abstract: | Ordinary least squares multiple regression was used to model time spent in household work by children, aged 6–19, in 2,100 two-parent, two-child households in 11 states. First-born boys and girls and second-born boys and girls were analysed separately. Whether the data were collected on a schoolday was not significant in predicting all children's time in household work. Own age in both linear and quadratic forms was significant in explaining time of first-born boys and second-born girls, while living in a rural area was significant for second-born girls only. First-born boys were found to contribute significantly less time to household work than first-born girls. |
