All About Chores Delegating household chores saves your family time because more people are working to get them done. Children who have chores at home learn about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Only through the participation of all family members will the household function properly.

Be creative with chores. If you already give your child an allowance, supplement it by giving your child extra money for chores completed on time. For example, you could create money on your computer with your picture on it in several denominations. Make up a schedule with your child as to when they can redeem it.

If beverage bottles and cans are redeemable in your area allow your kids to keep the money. This will encourage them to recycle.

Make a day by day chart which summarizes who does what chores. After the chore has been completed put a check mark next to it. Avoid assigning chores everyday. Remember children have responsibilities at school as well. Creating a chore chart will eliminate any confusion as to who is supposed to do what.

See what your child’s strengths are when assigning chores. If you notice that your child is very creative, chores that center on cooking or maintaining beauty may work best with your little one. If your child is more of a hands on person, chores which require a high degree of independence or muscle power may be appropriate for him or her.