So last month when I was going visiting teaching with my amaz-z-z-zing companion, Cari, she was talking about how she was trying to get a program going to get her kids to do chores. I didn't think much about it at the time, but since then, I have realized that my kids, especially Brody, are ready to have assigned chores. Bridger already loves helping (and I use that term loosely) unload the dishes and Brody can make my bed (he can't make his top bunk bed so I figure he can just make my bed instead!) and do some other things. I was very impressed with the feedback I got from my last post so I am asking for any advice on how the kids' chores work in your homes. I don't want anything too complicated. Just a simple way to teach the boys about responsibility and cleanliness.
Don't chores look good on him?
This isn't related, but Brooke asked me for some Bridger eye candy, so here it is. He is way cuddly and when Adam gets home from work, Bridger can't keep his hands off of him.
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I think that you should make them do ALL of the house work, and then teach them how to make you lemonade and fan you will giant palm leaves. That's why I plan on having kids one day.
My daughter helps for one second and then goes off to make more messes, so I can't help you. Cute kids, by the way.
Okay so Gabe doesn't do much but whenever I am loading the dishwasher I have him help me....he loves it. Also with the unloading.
I try to get him to pick up his toys, but he doesn't do it as much as he used to. I need help with that one. That is all I do. Maybe you can give me tips. :)
I'm still trying to get over my control-freakishness so I can allow my kids to help.
Tina Bastian has a whole system for teaching her kids how to do household chores, and it really worked for her. Kayden takes out MY trash when he's here.
~Brandi
How come no one uses chore charts any more? We used to do that with you kids with stickers or whatever to put on them. Start off with 1 or two easy chores a day they can put stickers on for and then by the time they are 6 or 7 they do everything and you can sit around watching TV and eating bonbons. Don't you remember how good you kids were to always do your chores without me asking?
oooooh, amazing with 4 L's! That's friendship! You're Ammmmmazing too! So just this week we started doing a different chore everyday for the boys to keep it exciting (woo woo) Luke's most excited for cleaning his window with me tomorrow (he loves squirt bottles) And Kade's new one is to bring me out the laundry baskets on Saturday so I have no choice but to do the laundry or trip over the baskets all day.----Also, I loved Snicks ideas--she sounds neat-o--and a sticker chart like your mom suggested is soooooo what I want to do then. Oh, and your cinnamon rolls where eaten probably before you drove away...AWESOME!!!! You're the coolest
I can't give you any advice, but if you want to send them over here when they're done cleaning your house I would love to put them to work! That is so cute!
Hey, I am all about child labor. Truly, I think by the time they are teenagers, having had those responsibilities, makes them more independent which in turn strengthens the relationship between parent and child. Really, what teenager wants to be told, "Go make your bed, take your shower, get up for school, etc.." BUT, If they learn to do that at a younger age - you won't have to tell them and it will take stress off the relationship! Right?
O.K, so this is "lynette's theories" which could very well blow up in my face. Ryley is not even eight yet but I'll let you know if it works. Give me five years or so.
I'm all about the sticker charts and chores. For about 6 months or so we had a sticker chart system that was working really well, and then Christmas hit, and vacation was crazy with all the remodeling that we did, and then it was really hard to get back on track. After not doing chores for 3 weeks or so, my kids got spoiled and are not as excited to get started again. My kids do however have to take care of their dishes, and their dirty clothes, and I make them at least put their clothes away after I fold them. My oldest is in charge of taking out the garbage, and my youngest is in charge of collecting the 3 smaller garbages and adding it to the big garbage before Lizzy takes it out. If I just stay on top of it, it makes life a lot easier and it gives a sense of accomplishment to the kids.
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