Help a Mom: How to set up a chore system for kids

This mom would like her kids to help out more around the house, but they will barely do the basics.

Posted 1:38 a.m. Dec 28, 2011 — Updated 1:38 a.m. Dec 28, 2011

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

This mom would like her kids to help out more around the house, but they will barely do the basics.

Here's her question:

"An issue we have at my house is trying to set up a chore system for the kids. It's a struggle to get them to do the basics, so I'd love to hear what has worked for other parents to motivate their kids to get chores done."

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