He says he will one day be a talmid chochom. OK, so when he grows up to be a talmid chochom, at that point he can discuss with his wife whether or not household chores are appropriate for him. Right now, he is a kid just like any other and he needs to take responsibility, not make excuses.
He also needs to learn that actions have consequences. If he won’t do his chores, he doesn’t get allowance (he wants an increase? he hasn’t even earned the basic allowance that he was getting before!) or a later curfew.
Not yet a parent. So how’d I do? 😉