Household chores done by the children? (8)
I believe the answer is:
homework
'household' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for homework that I've seen before include "DIY" , "It's done outside school hours" , "Work done outside school" , "something to do after school" , "School prep" .)