Lynda Loveland: Chore chart checklist
I'm proud to say that our recently activated chore chart is going strong! Every day the kids come home from school and look to see what they have to get done.
Posted — UpdatedI’m proud to say that our recently activated chore chart is going strong!
Every day the kids come home from school and look to see what they have to get done. I got a lot of response from the chart, both from people who think it’s wrong to pay the kids and others who want more information on how we run it! Let me address the former first.
My husband and I debated whether or not to pay the kids. In a perfect world, yes, they should just do their chores happily, with a smile on their face, content in the knowledge they’re helping our family function more efficiently. As soon as my GPS finds a location for that world, I’m there.
In the meantime, we’re paying them. They do several chores a day. I think that’s worth a buck. Plus, the added bonus is, if they want to buy something, they have to use their own money. Want a new Barbie? Save your money. Want a new superhero? Save your money. Want a DS game? Save your money. I’m hoping they start to learn the value of a dollar! It sure cuts down on the “Mom, will you buy me a new …”.
Now, for the details. My husband bought the dry erase board chart at Target, he thinks. Every day, the kids make their beds and clean their rooms. Sunday through Friday, we have different chores the kids alternate doing. They get one chore a day in addition to making their beds and cleaning their room.
And one day a week, they have to do two chores. They get $1 a day, Monday through Friday, if they successfully complete their chores. We ended up adding Sunday so the chores split up better but we still only give them $5 for six days of chores. We call it parent prerogative!
Good luck!!!
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