I know that goal setting is a continual process for me. I try each Saturday night to set goals for the week. The same thing happens on the parenting front. I know that I have made Chore Charts before and some have worked, some haven't but as my kids get older they require a re-evaluation on what is expected of them.
This week we instituted allowance in our household. Before now, it has never been a regular thing that I gave them money for doing chores.
Eric and I decided that our kids should have to do certain chores in order to help as part of our family. After they have done their regular required chores, then they can earn money for extra chores that they do.
Believe it or not, our kids love to help. I believe that working hard with your family brings you closer together and we have already experienced that from our short time with older children.
So, this is how we set it up. We have the following information posted on our fridge as well as the charts so that we can keep track each day of what our children accomplish. Plus...they love to put an 'x' up when they have finished their chores.
Earning Allowance
You must do all of your Required Chores each day or you will not earn money for the extra chores that you do. After you do all your required chores then you can earn $.25 for each additional chore that you finish during the week.
Required Chores:
Make Bed
Keep Bedroom Clean
Put Your Laundry away into your drawers/closet
Each week help with Laundry or Dishes (alternate)
Allowance Chores:
Clean Toilet
Clean Bathroom Floor
Empty Garbage
Clean all Mirrors
Clean Walls or Baseboards
Help Clean Hardwood Floors (with mom's help)
Vacuum
Sweep Leaves Outside
Clean out car (Garbage and Toys)
Wipe Table and Counters
Anything else mom or dad approves
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Marcus’ Chores Accomplished (Week 1&3=Dishes, 2&4=Laundry)
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R= Required chores (x) A= Allowance Chores (Mark Numerical Amount)
Love, Tamber
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