Getting your kids to do their chores 21 Articles

by Debbie Morris

Do your homework, take out the rubbish, mow the lawn, make your bed.....blah blah blah blah". I am a mother of 4 wonderful children, the youngest now almost 20 but oh how I do remember those days. My husband and I live a...read more

by Beverley Thompson

I believve that when it comes to teaching children to help out around the home that you should start from an early age. I have three children. A daughter who is 6 and two boys 4 & 2. All of them help around the house. ...read more

by Alexa Payne

Timing Choose a good time for the chore. One good time is right before something fun you have planned. Try one of these and see if it doesn't get them hopping. We can go to the park as soon as your chores a...read more

by Betty Baldwin

Being a parent of 3, I can attest to just how chaotic it can be, to motivate children to do the daily chores you have given them. There has been much controversy about children and chores, should they even have to do them?...read more

by Bernadette Jasmin

Children need to participate in the maintenance of a clean home. Therefore you need to be prepared to involve them in this endeavor. Before you begin this task you must have a clear plan in your mind of what you would lik...read more

by Paula Gray

Ah, the lingering question....how much is too much when it comes to children and chores? Nowadays there are many different parenting styles in regard to chores: some suggest no chores at all, while others insist on childr...read more

by Tamara Anderson

Kids sometimes feel they shouldn't have to do chores because the parents do everything. However, having kids do chores can teach them how to be clean and organized. In my home there's a rule; NO CHORES-NO TV;NO REC.Besides...read more

by Tonya Knox

Be honest Parents! We don't want to do chores so we really can't expect kids to want to do them either. When I was a child , I did my chores because I had no choice. In our household, the kids have no choice either. We'll,...read more

by Angela Brown

Getting children to do chores is as easy as getting them to do homework, brush their teeth or comb their hair. The best way to start teaching children to do chores is to lead by example while they are young! How can you ...read more

by Mary Ellen Burley

My husband and I were always the ones cleaning the kitchen. Nothing worked to get the kids to do their kitchen chores and I complained! Then my 10-year old son made a suggestion and we had the MACEN kitchen crew! It lasted...read more

by Heather Nicole Olp

When it comes to cleaning up around the house. I use timing and rewards and limits to what chores I give my kids. Examples are helping wash and dry dishes for those of you who still don't have dishwashers, making their own...read more

by ccv

4 steps to getting kids to do their chores: 1. Consistency: Consistency is always important! As a child it is hard to not have a schedule, so if you develop a consistent time, it's easier for a child to remember to do a...read more

by Anthony Garofalo

We have different methods for different chores. However they have evolved as the children grew. Now being teens here are some of the methods used. My children aren't really thrilled with the first one but they get done. ...read more

by Lisa Macmaster

Do we as adults get paid for doing the dishes? How about taking the garbage out? ok, for making our bed every morning? How about cooking 2-5 meals a day? In my humble opinion, children should be taught that doing thin...read more

by Thelma Costas

Young children do need to help with the chores it is being part of a family. Age appropriate chores- Little's with help can manage to pick up after play. Older ones can enjoy setting the table taking out the rubbish. "Let...read more

by Char McClary

Getting your children to help out around the house can be a frustrating, uphill battle. There are a few dozen belief systems out there ranging from rewards to threats, anything to teach the kids to pick up their toys, get...read more

by Cynthia Harlan

Household chores are everyone's responsibility. How to get them to do their chores varies by age. But doing chores, should always be a family thing. I started my kids out at a young age. The first things that they were...read more

by Sue Gilbert

In our house we use a point system. The jobs are given and each child knows their jobs and when they are expected to do it or have it done. On our fridge, we have a chart that has points equal to each job/chore. The points...read more

by Belinda Booth

Who likes to do housework? I can't say I have met anyone that does. So how do you think your children feel about it? It's not always easy to get your kids to make their beds or pick up their toys. But with a little prepa...read more

by Shanna Dietsch

Each household has different expectations. I know between friends of ours and us the expectations vary greatly. I expect my children to help out around the house and have since they were able to understand. Even as babi...read more