Ever since my kids were toddlers we’ve been trying to figure out how to teach them responsibility through chores. We’ve always had chore charts for them, and still do. Their rewards have changed from stickers to magnets to nickels to screen time. Each new phase in their growing up has brought changes to our expectations and rewards. Our current system is pretty stable – as in there is no one complaining about it – which is good. They are expected to make their beds, clean their rooms, pick up toys, and do two household chores every day. In exchange they … Continue reading
