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Homegrownkids -> Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 9:46:13 AM)
I would like to prove to my 13 yr DD that kids do in fact have chores these days and that she is not the only one[;)] Could you please list the ages of your children and what they are expected to do.

misaham -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 10:20:22 AM)
Sure! My 13yo daughter does dishes, helps with laundry, litter box, feeds cats, vacuums, sets the table (with brother), sometimes helps with dinner, cleans her own room, changes her sheets. My 11yo son feeds dogs, empties trash, dusts, takes care of his turtle and tank (filters, etc), sometimes helps with dinner, cleans own room, changes his sheets, bring trash bin back to house after pickup (Fridays). I am sure that there is more or less on any given day or week, but these are the basics. Hope this helps!! [;)]

roligirl -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 10:25:28 AM)
Emily, Annabell, Elizabeth-13, 11, 11 yrs.- mind their baby brother, make lunch, help with dinner, clean guest bathroom, fold laundry, walk dog twice daily, dog poop patrol, keep room clean, clean up after dinner, + whatever else mom see needing I also have no problems using guilt with my kids, "I carried you in my body, labored 24 painful hours, and cleaned your poopy bottom, and you want to whine about a little help around the house!" [;)]

Calea37 -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 10:35:28 AM)
Mine are responsible for dishes every night, taking trash out, keeping their rooms clean (definite room for improvement in this area!), cleaning their own bathroom..again, could use some work here! [:'(] and like roligirl said, whatever else mom says!

arace -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 10:35:52 AM)
My kids are 12 and 10, and they help me with most of the chores I need to do around here. We set up a chart this fall with all that's required with them of school and personal tasks (ie cleaning their room, taking a shower) plus the daily, rotated chores. The list includes; dusting, vacuuming, all the steps of laundry (their folding needs a bit of work...), dishes, dishwasher, sweeping, cleaning the shower, and bath. At this age, I realized, if I can do it, so can they. The only thing I try to do is make sure I touch each room at least once a week so that it gets done well. (I just can't get comfortable leaving the toilet to others, esp. the kiddos) It was a rough couple of months implementing the plan, but by December they were in the routine of getting the chores done before they started school... It's working really well. (I don't know how I did it before they helped!)

Jenny-Fair -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 11:35:35 AM)
I have two boys, ages 12 and 15 this Sunday. They are responsible for all garbage, including remembering to get the can to the curb on Tuesday nights. Vacuuming, washing dishes, all pet care including litter box duty, cleaning off the table and chairs, sweeping, hauling laundry up and down from the basement, carrying things in from the car when we've been shopping, helping me with household duties whenever I ask, and making minor repairs.

ddsisson -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 12:22:05 PM)
See ages of kids below in siggie. They are responsible for keeping their rooms clean(all aspects of it-ie dust, vacuum, changing sheets, making bed, etc), doing dishes, potty patrol w/dog and feeding her. Basically they help with ALL chores that we have.

shadowspring -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 1:51:03 PM)
My daughter specifically does the kitchen, my son specifically does the trash. These are every day jobs. All are expected to do their own laundry and keep their own rooms picked up, dusted and vacuumed. They are each responsible for cleaning a bathroom. These are weekly chores. They are both expected to help out anywhere else they are asked to help anytime they are asked to help. [:D] Optional jobs for extra money are yard work and washing/cleaning out/vacuuming the cars. Son is 13, daughter 17.

zoebob -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 2:06:54 PM)
My kids are 12, 9, and 7. THe older two do the dishes. Oldest does her own laundry: 9 yr old can't reach bottom of washer to put clothes in dryer DS helps clear table. They vaccum. THey all do a part of the bathroom. THey are suppoesed to keep their own rooms clean. DD1 changes the guinea pigs' cage They all keep the piggies fed and watered They are all responsible to keep common areas cleaned up. THey all have an aspect of trash: DD2 gathers it both days. DD1 takes it to curb on THurs night with recycling DS takes it to curb on Mon night

PnJnKids -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 2:21:02 PM)
ages 14, 13, 11, 8, 5 trash, dishes, vacuuming, laundry, pet litter/food/water, mowing, dusting, floors, bathrooms, porches

peculiar_lady2 -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 2:22:34 PM)
Emma (3yo) 1. Make bed 2. Clean up your room 3. Clean bathroom 4. Help with laundry 5. Feed cats (1 scoop) Hannah (7yo) 1. Make bed 2. Clean up room daily 3. Clean living room 4. Set table for dinner 5 Vacuum bedroom 6. Help clean Jack’s room Jake (8yo) 1. Make bed 2. Clean room daily 3. Load dishwasher after lunch 4. Clean off table after all meals 5. Clean dining room floors 6. Vacuum bedroom

mouse5 -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 2:42:45 PM)
8yrs, 6yrs, 4yrs. Clean bedroom and playroom, litterbox, dishes (still working on this one), vaccum, sweep, mop and anything else I ask/tell them they need to do. [:)]

Jenny-Fair -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 2:56:08 PM)
quote: anything else I ask/tell them This is the kicker. There are millions of things I do that are not 'on my list' and that is what life is about. Yesterday Nate heard Ashley doing dishes and he said, "WHY is she washing dishes when you didn't ask her?!" and I said, "As you grow more MATURE you realize that some things need to be done and so you jump in and DO THEM" LOL I also sometimes get guff from one of the boys when I ask them to do something that they feel is their brother's 'job'. But kiddo, your job is to do what I tell you and pitch in where you can because this is a TEAM and all the members have to work together!

OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 4:18:34 PM)
Emma quote: . Clean bathroom Just picking up mess, or all the chemical stuff too, like windexing the mirrors, wiping counters, cleaning the toilet,etc.? Quite impressive for a 3 yr. old.

cindybode -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 4:21:26 PM)
My kids do the following on a rotating basis: Feed chickens and outside cats Feed inside cats & take care of litter boxes Feed dogs, let them in and out Dishes Dusting Vacuuming Taking care of their own critters (guinea pigs, hamster, turtle, parakeet) Cleaning their own rooms Doing your own laundry if you are over the age of 13 We also have a myriad of farm chores that need to be done on a regular basis, and they are expected to help out with those when needed.

PrincessDonna -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 4:29:42 PM)
My kids are young. We just started a new system, where they have one main job each day. I can always add more as needed, but these things alone will be a big help to me if they are done well. More are definitely added for a bad attitude, and even the littlest kid knows that.[;)] Noah's chores (8) Sunday-Noah's room Monday-small garbages Tuesday-dining room Wednesday-bring down laundry Thursday-living room Friday-downstairs bathroom Saturday-put away laundry Nick's chores (7) (he's only here on the weekend) Friday-dining room Saturday-living room Sunday-bring down laundry Hannah's chores (3) Sunday-wipe washer and dryer tops Monday-wipe table Tuesday-living room (with mom) Wednesday-wipe fronts of cabinets Thursday-put away laundry (with mom) Friday-wipe table Saturday-wipe computer and TV screens Noah also takes care of his fish and dog. Hannah feeds and waters the cat. Noah helps me a TON with the baby and can also fill the wood furnace if I need him to. He stacks firewood and helps Dad with all outside work also. Jobs will be "expanded" this summer, when we are all home most days and I am hugely pregnant. I expect Noah will take over dishes.[:D]

joannepir -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 6:06:15 PM)
My 10 year old daughter: starts laundry puts own clothes away vacuums unloads the dishwasher babysits cleans bedroom My 7 year old son: puts own laundry away vacuums feeds and waters cat and dogs cleans bedroom

zoebob -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 6:48:15 PM)
DD1 only started doing her laundry when I realized that she was having me wash clean clothes. SHe would not put her laundry away and when the basket was about half empty she would start putting dirty laundry in it so when I would go to do her wash I was seeing all these clothes that I knew she hadn't worn since the last time I did laundry. I figured if she had to do her own laundry she would make sure not to have to wash clean clothes.

child4ever -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/3/2008 7:19:28 PM)
Chores. My children are trained by age twelve to be able to run a home(within reason). That means for them,at age 2 or 3, they are start to learn to help with things they can do. That means for me, if things aren't done perfectly by the kids, I am OK with that. I spend alot of time praising them no matter how they did. It is their hearts, I am concerned with. They do have to do a good job if they are capable to do a good job. If they are old enough to earn money babysitting they had better be able to do housework. All my kids( girls and boys) are taught to do everything to keep a home. They don't complain too much, because they know that part of being a family is sharing the work load. They find that they are able to do many more things outside the home bacause they help with the work around the house. One note: Our pediatrician, regularly asks the kids what chores they are responsible for at home. He then proceeds to tell the kids that that is part of being a healthy family. I agree. It sure would be a bummer if I were responsible for the kids and the meals and the housework, all by myself. I think I would grow to hate being a wife and mom.[:@]I don't live to work. I live to enjoy life and that includes my family. I work right along side them when I can. We have alot of fun together and I also want them to know that I am not trying to be lazy or a slave driver. That I am willing to share the load right along side them. [:D]

amybreit -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 8:24:36 AM)
Well, this is one area where I have VERY little training from my childhood! In fact, the last time my parents were here, I said something about teaching the kids how to do laundry & my mom asked when the 1st time I'd done laundry was. I said "when I went away to college" and in my head said "yeah & that's why I ruined so many clothes my freshman year"!! I love my mom immensely, but she really did do almost everything for me & I think it has hindered me as an adult. I really do want my kids to leave our home knowing how to take care of themselves & their own homes! I guess the struggle for me is that I was not really taught much myself. I need to make an effort at it, because it doesn't come naturally! We do have a cleaning system & they have daily chores & extra chores for each day of the month. I am in the process of revamping the system, so it has been very sporadic lately. I'm hoping to have it figured out in the next few weeks. Their daily chores include: making beds, unloading the dishwasher, feeding pets, setting/clearing the table & picking up toys Other chores include: cleaning up after the dogs (someone else called it poop patrol), garbage/recycling, vacuuming, cleaning their bathroom, dusting, folding laundry, sweeping/swiffering, Things I want to add: mowing the lawn (for our 13yo), doing the dishes, doing the laundry, some food prep & clean up and I'm sure I'll think of other things too! quote: I also sometimes get guff from one of the boys when I ask them to do something that they feel is their brother's 'job'. But kiddo, your job is to do what I tell you and pitch in where you can because this is a TEAM and all the members have to work together! Jen - this reminded me of how many jobs I've had that the last line of the job description is "and other duties as assigned"![;)]

operalady -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 10:09:03 AM)
My two girls have always had chores. They are to spend 30 mins cleaning house after breakfast and before lessons, and if they aren't finished cleaning chores, they finish them during their "lunch break". they would usually trade off week by week One takes: Kitchen - dishes, trash, counters, floors One takes: Hallway, bathroom, stairs, general pick up of living areas Both had to clean their rooms and put their laundry away. After about age 8-10 they also made their own breakfasts, fixed their lunches - and mine every day. We also had 2 standards for cleaning.. regular cleaning and "company" clean!!! Once a week things had to be company cleaned!

child4ever -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 10:17:21 AM)
We have a schedule of which jobs need to get done each day and then instead of assigning them to each kid(which many do and it works well) we work on them together and do alot of fun things while we work, like Beat the Clock(they know I will check their work), Listen to Adventures in Odyssey, sing crazy songs,play, ect. Making the work fun, where possible, may help them to develop a positive attitude about the actual doing. We also try to fit an extra thing that they like to do at the end of the week if the work has been completed through out the week. We do a Family Fun Friday Night, which allows them to have friends overnight or stay up late to watch movies and play games, go bowling, whatever they would like. You could come up with something that would work for your family. With everyone helping keep up the work , there is more time to do more fun things. They will find out that it is not such a bad thing and you will feel so much more encouraged when the work is shared.

Karaboo2 -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 10:35:54 AM)
We have a bunch of stuff to do around here every week, and for the longest time the kids helped out. Now they are primarily responsible for their rooms, and making sure toys are put away in the common areas. We used to have lists something like Donna's and Sarah's, but when we ended up involved with DCFS, they told us that our chores and routines for the kids was far too advanced and bordered on slavery & abuse ... and either we eliminate their 'extensive' list of chores or they would be compelled to place the kids in care. Our 'extensive' list included taking care of their rooms, putting away toys in common areas, helping with pets -- feeding, grooming, etc -- taking their hampers of dirty clothes down to the laundry room, and helping to set & clear the dinner table. To me that's far from excessive ... it's actually quite easy for a 7 & 5 year old!!! The 2 year old has only had to make sure his room is picked up (with assistance from the older ones) and he has to help with the toys in the common area. (Regarding DCFS -- Ilene, age 7, has early onset bipolar and we ended up taking her to the crisis nurse at the hospital -- who automatically called DCFS because she was under 10 and it's 'protocol') ETA: DCFS has finally left the picture, so we are adding things back into their daily routine ... but it's taking a while to figure out who should be doing what!

child4ever -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 3:31:52 PM)
What is DCFS??? It that some state organization?

PrincessDonna -> RE: Do kids do chores these days? (4/4/2008 3:37:56 PM)
Department of Child and Family Services. It has different names in different places.

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