What Chores are Your Chilren Responsible for?

My son is 6 and half and he has simple chores. Cleaning his room, picking up the play room area, and helping out with his younger sister. He also has to make sure his dirty clothes are piled in the right pile, and after they are washed he must put his own up. Those are his basic and weekly chores. If he does something that isn't on his list then he will get a quarter to put in his piggy bank. My 19 month olds chores are to make sure her toys are put up, and to take things to the trash. But she's my little helper as she likes to wipe windows down, and vacum along side me as i vacum, so she does her part too, lol.

I don't think that's too much for 15. Mine are 3 and 5, so the chores are simpler. My 5yo is responsible for feeding the dog and letting him in and out when needed. My 3yo puts the dishes into the dishwasher so they can dry. I feel it's important to get them started early. My 5yo wants to mow the lawn, but I think that may wait a few years, he wants more chores but it's hard to find them, the garbage is too heavy, the vacuum is too big and he likes to put toys in the washer (lol) I like the enthusiasm but I also need safe chores where there is no chance for injury. How do you give allowance? Does he earn it with the chores and does he get any if you have to do them?

hi Brandiewynne, my dear friend, my baby is just fourteen month old but i make her do certain things with me, like when i fill the water bottles for the refrigerator, i tell her to go and keeep all of them one by one on the table next to the rfrigerator. and she do all that. then when ever i have to give anything to anyone, i make her my courier service, she take the thing and give it to the right person, you have told, whatever or who ever comes in between, hardly matters, she will give, to whom you have told and i love her for that, she is a darling, i tell you and is a real helping hand to me in this age too.

Hi Brandi, My 3 1/2 year old is responsible for his own things. He makes his bed and puts his dirty clothes in the basket and he cleans up his own toys. He puts his dirty dishes in the sink after meals. He will generally do anything to help me; he likes to help with the laundry, he loves to see the clothes get wet as the washer is filling up. He likes to help set the table for dinner. He helps feed the dog and let him in/out. I agree children should have chores and they should not be connected to allowance. Extra goodies, toys, or even money are given, but never as a reward for chores. As a member of the household, he is responsible for contributing whatever he can to help.

i did a search on this from the web and i found out that my toddler can help with picking up toys and wiping the places where he found his diaper overflowing. i looked up the page for you: http://housekeeping.about.com/od/chorechart1/a/ageapprchores.htm personally, i think, you're doing a fine job with your son. the males should be taught how to do household chores if they expect females helping them earn a living .

I give some chores to my children and You don't want to overwhelm your children with too much work, but you don't want them to be lazy and helpless either. Somewhere, there's a middle ground with kids and chores, in which the children pitch in, and learn some life skills and something about teamwork.

I have a five year old son however I do feel that it is important to instill some good morals and qualities in children just so they can grow up with a good work ethic. My son seems to enjoy helping by getting some things out of the refrigerator when I need them or throwing some things in the trash that might be on the floor. At his age though he is usually required to pick up his toys from the floor. Especially his legos! I really don't see anything wrong with requiring your children to help out in the house. It teaches them not to be too lazy!lol