Starting today Alex has two chore charts. One is “Sir Alex’s Responsibilities” it is chores he does not get paid for. These are chores that he does simply because he’s a member of this family. The other is “Sir Alex’s Jobs” these are chores that he can do to get paid for. They are not everyday chores, but some can be if he wants to.
“Sir Alex’s Responsibilities” include make bed, feed fish, dishes in sink, dirty clothes in laundry room, load silverware, unload silverware, clean room, pick up toys, fold clothes, and food prep. Some of these are new chores for him and he will be working with me to learn them.
“Sir Alex’s Jobs” include putting shoes on the rack (including mine and Frank’s), help bring in groceries, clean out car, pick up cereal Sabrina drops, bathroom trash, wash sinks, rinse dishes (plastics and silverware), wipe table, and put away groceries. Again some of these are new for Alex and we will train him to do them.
Our goal is to teach Alex to do the things that need to be done around the house, and that he is a valuable member of this family so his help is needed. By getting paid for some chores Alex will be learning to complete a job to the boss’s satisfaction for his pay. (He’s been asking for paid chores so he can save up for medium Legos.)
What chores do your kids have?
Marie-Anne
1 comment:
I think we just talked about this. But thought I'd share again. We have two chore charts also - but with 7 kids everybody helps because they live here.
Chart one is daily chores like help with laundry, clean a bathroom, mudroom, hall & foyer, living room & school room. The four big kids rotate daily and the little ones are on there but they are working with a big kid or me.
The second chart is the kitchen duties. The four big kids rotate doing dishes each day. The three not doing dishes that day clean up after a meal, they wipe down the table and sweep the dining area and kitchen. The little ones aren't on this list YET but they often "help". We go behind and make sure the job is done well (that they actually did the job and didn't just sweep dirt under the edge of the counter or into the laundry room).
I don't expect perfection - they are just kids - but they are expected to do their very best - as unto the Lord. (They very often have a "do over" - its a good thing your eyeballs don't fall out when you roll them to much!)
Love ya! And hope to see you soon!
Erin
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