How to Encourage Children to do Chores

Persuading children to do chores can be a chore in itself. Follow these steps to encourage them to assume some of the household responsibilities.

Instructions

1. Assign your children responsibilities around the house at a young age. Even toddlers can help pick up their toys and put their dirty clothes where they belong.

2. Demonstrate to your child how to do the chores so they know what's expected of them. It may turn out to be easier than they thought.

3. Teach children one chore at a time. Do not add another one before they can do the first chore. You don't want to give them too much responsibility too soon or they may get overwhelmed and give up.

4. Explain to your children that they are expected to do chores to help the household run smoothly. Let them know the chores are not a form of punishment.

5. Rotate the chores once you children have learned how to perform them all so they don't become bored.

6. Provide children with rewards when they have done their chores, such as an allowance. Besides encouraging them to do their chores it also teaches fiscal responsibility.

7. Establish consequences for failure to do chores. Make the consequences reasonable and always follow through.