How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

Getting your children involved in household chores helps them to become responsible.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• chore chart
• rewards

1. Post a "chore chart." Have your kids involved in the creation of the chore chart. Decide together what chores will be listed and will be expected to be completed. Use stickers or tie a pencil next to the chart for record keeping.

2. Chores should be appropriate to the child's age. Children in preschool should always have to put away toys. Children in early elementary school can help also with pets and putting their laundry away. The older children can also help with bigger tasks including vacuuming or sweeping, mopping, dusting, changing sheets, laundry and dishes.

3. Rewards for chores should also be age appropriate. It doesn't always have to be a monetary allowance. You can reward their responsibility with coupons for 1 on 1 time with a parent, a special activity of choice or a playdate with a friend.

Tips & Warnings

• keep it age appropriate
• this encourages responsibility

[shearoc]

on 4/6/2009 Love this!!

[nissi]

on 1/24/2009 love it, girl! 5***** & recommend!