chores?

[lm]

Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?

lm

[Nick]

"lm" wrote ...

>
> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>

you forgot 'Chimney Sweeping'...

;-)

n

[Lisa]

"lm" > wrote in message
...
> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>
> lm

Well Laura, this is a hot topic in our household these days. Talk about a
source of frustration! I started giving chores to my bunny boy a couple
years ago with an allowance. I have a pretty clever kid that has a talent
to finding that "gray" area. Add that to a talent for math and he quickly
learned cash flow forecasting. Foiled. "It's ok, Mom, I have $X right now
so I don't need my allowance this week. I'm going to skip my chores."

Sigh.

My fiancee's thoughts for this is a different approach. We know that giving
him an allowance for chores is not teaching him anything about earning
money. Not when it's applied at home. He understands earning money through
work well enough. Last winter he would go out shoveling driveways for other
people to pick up some quick cash, but our driveway? Nuthin doin'! Now we
are taking the approach of showing responsibility and contributing to the
family.

He's great with the dog. How's yours by the way? I seem to recall that
your family got a pup around the same time as we did. We brought Tinker
Belle home in November. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, maybe that was
Kim. LOL, she just told me it's time to eat. Not before she gave me a big
sleepy hug after her nap though! That's was the dog, not Kim.

So anyways, beyond looking after the dog, this summer we are just going to
let him be a kid. A boy and his dog and a wedding to help plan. We have
explained that there will be times that we will need his help around the
house and yard because, well, he lives here too, right? Stuff needs to get
done, simple as that. We will not be assigning specific tasks that he is
responsible for each week, but together, we'll get things done. We're hoping
that this will eliminate, or at least reduce arguments and complaints. He
works really hard in school, gets great grades and that's where I prefer to
focus now. Conversation is a lot happier when we talk success instead of
harping on him when he didn't get some chore done. We'll see how is goes,
so far so good though.

Rose coloured glasses in the garden this spring sounds pretty good to me!

Lisa

[Joelle]

I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and want more
money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know I should
make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah blah - but
it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and I'm just
too lazy to ride them about it.

Joelle
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St
Augustine
Joelle

[P.Fritz]

"Joelle" > wrote in message
...
> I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and want
more
> money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know I
should
> make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah blah -
but
> it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and I'm
just
> too lazy to ride them about it.

I know that feeling

>
> Joelle
> The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St
> Augustine
> Joelle

[lm]

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:42:00 +0100, "Nick" > wrote:

>
>"lm" wrote ...
>
>>
>> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
>> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
>> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
>> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>>
>
>you forgot 'Chimney Sweeping'...

Oh, you're right, and gutter cleaning as long as they're up there.

lm

[lm]

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:19:01 -0400, "Lisa" > wrote:

>
>"lm" > wrote in message
...
>> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
>> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
>> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
>> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>>
>> lm
>
>Well Laura, this is a hot topic in our household these days. Talk about a
>source of frustration! I started giving chores to my bunny boy a couple
>years ago with an allowance. I have a pretty clever kid that has a talent
>to finding that "gray" area. Add that to a talent for math and he quickly
>learned cash flow forecasting. Foiled. "It's ok, Mom, I have $X right now
>so I don't need my allowance this week. I'm going to skip my chores."

He'll make a great sales executive someday. That's my little brother.
He works hard, to be sure, but he also gets a % of what his staff
earns. Nice.

>Sigh.
>
>My fiancee's thoughts for this is a different approach. We know that giving
>him an allowance for chores is not teaching him anything about earning
>money. Not when it's applied at home. He understands earning money through
>work well enough. Last winter he would go out shoveling driveways for other
>people to pick up some quick cash, but our driveway? Nuthin doin'! Now we
>are taking the approach of showing responsibility and contributing to the
>family.
>
>He's great with the dog. How's yours by the way? I seem to recall that
>your family got a pup around the same time as we did. We brought Tinker
>Belle home in November. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, maybe that was
>Kim. LOL, she just told me it's time to eat. Not before she gave me a big
>sleepy hug after her nap though! That's was the dog, not Kim.

Yup, that was us. Susie joined us in October I think. We went through
a "do I have to?" phase with walking and feeding her (near-record
snowfall this winter didn't help) but they've gotten into a routine
with caring for her and the cat. We've even got four fish now, but I
must admit they get fed rather sporadically.

>So anyways, beyond looking after the dog, this summer we are just going to
>let him be a kid. A boy and his dog and a wedding to help plan. We have
>explained that there will be times that we will need his help around the
>house and yard because, well, he lives here too, right? Stuff needs to get
>done, simple as that. We will not be assigning specific tasks that he is
>responsible for each week, but together, we'll get things done. We're hoping
>that this will eliminate, or at least reduce arguments and complaints. He
>works really hard in school, gets great grades and that's where I prefer to
>focus now. Conversation is a lot happier when we talk success instead of
>harping on him when he didn't get some chore done. We'll see how is goes,
>so far so good though.

How are the wedding plans coming along? Will it be a big one? When
will it be? Will you post pics?

lm

[lm]

On 27 Apr 2004 18:15:12 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:

>I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and want more
>money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know I should
>make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah blah - but
>it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and I'm just
>too lazy to ride them about it.

Whatever works. Right now the family blah blah blah works for my guys
-- they're young and we *bought* this place rather than rented so it's
still an adventure to work on it. Later I'm sure money will play a
bigger part.

lm

[Lisa]

"lm" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:19:01 -0400, "Lisa" > wrote:
>
> > >
> >He's great with the dog. How's yours by the way? I seem to recall that
> >your family got a pup around the same time as we did. We brought Tinker
> >Belle home in November. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, maybe that was
> >Kim. LOL, she just told me it's time to eat. Not before she gave me a
big
> >sleepy hug after her nap though! That's was the dog, not Kim.
>
> Yup, that was us. Susie joined us in October I think. We went through
> a "do I have to?" phase with walking and feeding her (near-record
> snowfall this winter didn't help) but they've gotten into a routine
> with caring for her and the cat. We've even got four fish now, but I
> must admit they get fed rather sporadically.
>



Wow,,,,talk about the food chain!




>
> How are the wedding plans coming along? Will it be a big one? When
> will it be? Will you post pics?
>
> lm

Wedding plans are coming along nicely (I think), thanks for asking. I have
been procrastinating the tedious guest list. But, I know that we need to
narrow it down soon. Location is set, colours chosen, some of the dresses
selected, no tuxes yet, flowers selected, waiting for prices, need a couple
more decisions for the dinner, some transportation logistics to work out,
still have to draft the invitation, make a paper choice, completed the
marriage prep course last weekend, need to decide on readings and music for
the service..........ok, I gotta stop now.

Wedding plans are kinda like a big "ToDo" list. I take back what I said.

Lisa

[Cele]

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:57:02 GMT, lm >
wrote:

>On 27 Apr 2004 18:15:12 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:
>
>>I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and want more
>>money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know I should
>>make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah blah - but
>>it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and I'm just
>>too lazy to ride them about it.
>
>Whatever works. Right now the family blah blah blah works for my guys
>-- they're young and we *bought* this place rather than rented so it's
>still an adventure to work on it. Later I'm sure money will play a
>bigger part.
>
>lm

I'm too lazy to ride 'em too, and that's part of why I did the same
family thing you're doing. I also made 'em do their own laundry
starting at ten. Saved me being harassed to get clothing item X ready
at the last minute. I didn't like to tie allowance to chores because I
figure they should contribute to the family regardless. After all, *I*
do. But I expect help when I ask for it. However, it's also that I'm
lazy. And busy.

Cele

[CME]

"Lisa" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> "lm" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:19:01 -0400, "Lisa" > wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > >He's great with the dog. How's yours by the way? I seem to recall
that
> > >your family got a pup around the same time as we did. We brought
Tinker
> > >Belle home in November. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, maybe that
was
> > >Kim. LOL, she just told me it's time to eat. Not before she gave me a
> big
> > >sleepy hug after her nap though! That's was the dog, not Kim.
> >
> > Yup, that was us. Susie joined us in October I think. We went through
> > a "do I have to?" phase with walking and feeding her (near-record
> > snowfall this winter didn't help) but they've gotten into a routine
> > with caring for her and the cat. We've even got four fish now, but I
> > must admit they get fed rather sporadically.
> >
>
>
>
> Wow,,,,talk about the food chain!
>
>
>
>
> >
> > How are the wedding plans coming along? Will it be a big one? When
> > will it be? Will you post pics?
> >
> > lm
>
> Wedding plans are coming along nicely (I think), thanks for asking. I
have
> been procrastinating the tedious guest list. But, I know that we need to
> narrow it down soon. Location is set, colours chosen, some of the dresses
> selected, no tuxes yet, flowers selected, waiting for prices, need a
couple
> more decisions for the dinner, some transportation logistics to work out,
> still have to draft the invitation, make a paper choice, completed the
> marriage prep course last weekend, need to decide on readings and music
for
> the service..........ok, I gotta stop now.
>
> Wedding plans are kinda like a big "ToDo" list. I take back what I said.
>
> Lisa
>

Ahhh the memories... I think I'll elope instead of planning another wedding.
Something about spending 10-25k on one day doesn't sit right with me either,
then if you don't invite someone they get their noses out of joint and the
stress of things working out right etc etc... My best advice is just make
sure you have a fabulous Maid of Honour.

Christine

[Joelle]

> I also made 'em do their own laundry
>starting at ten.

Well the laundry situation resolved itself with regard to my daughter. I just
plain didn't get to the laundry as quickly as suited her so she pretty much
does about half the laundry now because she wants her stuff sooner than when I
get to it.

Joelle
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St
Augustine
Joelle

[Opal]

"lm" > wrote in message
...
> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>
> lm

My daughter is 8 & she is responsible for keeping her bedroom & playroom
clean (well, neat, at least), setting & clearing the dinner table, picking
up after herself in general, putting her laundry away, making her bed, and
daily feeding & water-bottle refilling for the mice (after all SHE wanted
them as pets!) :-)

Beyond that, she gets allowance paid for helping clean the mice cages,
putting away the dishes (I wash & they air dry), any vacuuming or dusting
she does and any yardwork or snow shovelling she helps me with. All of
these are optional except the dishes.

Kelly

[Paul Fritz]

"Cele" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:57:02 GMT, lm >
> wrote:
>
> >On 27 Apr 2004 18:15:12 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:
> >
> >>I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and
want more
> >>money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know
I should
> >>make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah
blah - but
> >>it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and
I'm just
> >>too lazy to ride them about it.
> >
> >Whatever works. Right now the family blah blah blah works for my guys
> >-- they're young and we *bought* this place rather than rented so it's
> >still an adventure to work on it. Later I'm sure money will play a
> >bigger part.
> >
> >lm
>
> I'm too lazy to ride 'em too, and that's part of why I did the same
> family thing you're doing. I also made 'em do their own laundry
> starting at ten. Saved me being harassed to get clothing item X ready
> at the last minute. I didn't like to tie allowance to chores because I
> figure they should contribute to the family regardless. After all, *I*
> do. But I expect help when I ask for it. However, it's also that I'm
> lazy. And busy.
>
> Cele

The other advantage of the kids doing their own laundry is you cannot be
accused of shrinking their clothes when they are growing 3 -4 inches a year
LOL

[Joelle]

>My daughter is 8 & she is responsible for keeping her bedroom & playroom
>clean (well, neat, at least), setting & clearing the dinner table, picking
>up after herself in general, putting her laundry away, making her bed, and
>daily feeding & water-bottle refilling for the mice

OMG. I don't even do all that every day.

JOelle


The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St
Augustine
Joelle

[Cele]

On 28 Apr 2004 03:14:46 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:

>> I also made 'em do their own laundry
>>starting at ten.
>
>Well the laundry situation resolved itself with regard to my daughter. I just
>plain didn't get to the laundry as quickly as suited her so she pretty much
>does about half the laundry now because she wants her stuff sooner than when I
>get to it.

Nice going, Joelle! A little passive resistance can be a good thing,
at times, can't it?

:-)

Cele

[Cele]

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:14:59 -0400, "Paul Fritz"
> wrote:

>
> "Cele" > wrote in message
...
> > On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:57:02 GMT, lm >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >On 27 Apr 2004 18:15:12 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:
> > >
> > >>I'm terrible at making them do chores. Now that they are older and
>want more
> > >>money I find paying them to do stuff is a great motivator. Yes I know
>I should
> > >>make them do more just because it's part of the family blah blah
>blah - but
> > >>it's such a hassle, they do a lousy job if they aren't motivated and
>I'm just
> > >>too lazy to ride them about it.
> > >
> > >Whatever works. Right now the family blah blah blah works for my guys
> > >-- they're young and we *bought* this place rather than rented so it's
> > >still an adventure to work on it. Later I'm sure money will play a
> > >bigger part.
> > >
> > >lm
> >
> > I'm too lazy to ride 'em too, and that's part of why I did the same
> > family thing you're doing. I also made 'em do their own laundry
> > starting at ten. Saved me being harassed to get clothing item X ready
> > at the last minute. I didn't like to tie allowance to chores because I
> > figure they should contribute to the family regardless. After all, *I*
> > do. But I expect help when I ask for it. However, it's also that I'm
> > lazy. And busy.
> >
> > Cele
>
> The other advantage of the kids doing their own laundry is you cannot be
>accused of shrinking their clothes when they are growing 3 -4 inches a year
>LOL

And if something runs on something else, guess whose fault it isn't?

Cele

[Cele]

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 03:03:34 GMT, "CME" >
wrote:

>
>"Lisa" > wrote in message
.. .
>>
>> "lm" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:19:01 -0400, "Lisa" > wrote:
>> >
>> > > >
>> > >He's great with the dog. How's yours by the way? I seem to recall
>that
>> > >your family got a pup around the same time as we did. We brought
>Tinker
>> > >Belle home in November. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, maybe that
>was
>> > >Kim. LOL, she just told me it's time to eat. Not before she gave me a
>> big
>> > >sleepy hug after her nap though! That's was the dog, not Kim.
>> >
>> > Yup, that was us. Susie joined us in October I think. We went through
>> > a "do I have to?" phase with walking and feeding her (near-record
>> > snowfall this winter didn't help) but they've gotten into a routine
>> > with caring for her and the cat. We've even got four fish now, but I
>> > must admit they get fed rather sporadically.
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> Wow,,,,talk about the food chain!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >
>> > How are the wedding plans coming along? Will it be a big one? When
>> > will it be? Will you post pics?
>> >
>> > lm
>>
>> Wedding plans are coming along nicely (I think), thanks for asking. I
>have
>> been procrastinating the tedious guest list. But, I know that we need to
>> narrow it down soon. Location is set, colours chosen, some of the dresses
>> selected, no tuxes yet, flowers selected, waiting for prices, need a
>couple
>> more decisions for the dinner, some transportation logistics to work out,
>> still have to draft the invitation, make a paper choice, completed the
>> marriage prep course last weekend, need to decide on readings and music
>for
>> the service..........ok, I gotta stop now.
>>
>> Wedding plans are kinda like a big "ToDo" list. I take back what I said.
>>
>> Lisa
>>
>
>Ahhh the memories... I think I'll elope instead of planning another wedding.

I'm going with staying single, myself. LOL

>Something about spending 10-25k on one day doesn't sit right with me either,

It wouldn't worry me a bit, if I had millions.....

>then if you don't invite someone they get their noses out of joint and the
>stress of things working out right etc etc...

I think nose plasters should be issued at the door.

My best advice is just make
>sure you have a fabulous Maid of Honour.

At my wedding, my Maid of Honour caught the bouquet and her boyfriend
caught the garter. Good Catholic girl that she was, she wasn't taking
anything, and she was knocked up two weeks later. By him. Top of her
class in honours history in a University that you need 85% just to be
considered for minimum entry requirements. Gold Medal, Canada Council
Scholoarship, enroled at Carleton for her Masters....but the rabbit
died in November and she dropped out, married the boyfriend and went
to work as a bank teller.

If I *did* ever remarry, I'd be scared to throw flowers. How would I
know I wasn't exposing the guests to Audrey II?

Cele

[Joelle]

>
>>Well the laundry situation resolved itself with regard to my daughter. I
>just
>>plain didn't get to the laundry as quickly as suited her

>Nice going, Joelle! A little passive resistance can be a good thing,
>at times, can't it?

If only I was that clever. The truth of the matter is I just don't get the
laundry done in a timely manner ;-)

Joelle
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St
Augustine
Joelle

[Tiffany]

"Joelle" > wrote in message
...
> >
> >>Well the laundry situation resolved itself with regard to my daughter.
I
> >just
> >>plain didn't get to the laundry as quickly as suited her
>
> >Nice going, Joelle! A little passive resistance can be a good thing,
> >at times, can't it?
>
> If only I was that clever. The truth of the matter is I just don't get
the
> laundry done in a timely manner ;-)
>

My daughter complains too.... I say do it yourself. She isn't doing it
herself but she stopped complaining. lol

My daughter is 13..... here are some of the things she does.
Dishes.... by hand (we don't need no stinkin' machine)
hanging out wash, bringing it in and folding and sorting
cooking
clean the bathroom
vacuum
of course her own room

T

[Moon Shyne]

Vacuuming........ cleaning the kitchen floor....... cleaning windows and
mirrors....... my kids have a "work order" list - and there are all the things
that need to be done on a week to week basis around here...... everything from
planning dinners (whole menu, including shopping list if there are things we
don't have) to taking out trash, dishes, laundry, cleaning, vacuuming, even
cleaning out my car......

Their allowance is based on how m any "credits" they earn..... and credits can
be used for a night at the skating rink, a fast food dinner, a movie......

So far, it's working pretty well - and my kids are nearly 10, and 'gonna be 13'


"lm" > wrote in message
...
> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>
> lm

[V]

"lm" > wrote in message
...
> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>
> lm

If you do a google search, a few years ago I had a detailed chore list and
also little subtitles that they used for details on 3 by 5 notecards. We did
the chore wheel, the drawing chores and for fun I put "read a book" or "play
outside" or "enjoy an extra ten minutes of television" for good measure. Hey,
gotta have some fun eh?
look under for the search. Hey, spammers are going to
see the hyperlink and go nuts. It is not my email addy anymore. Sorry to
whomever it is.
Take care!
V

[Cele]

On 28 Apr 2004 04:37:37 GMT, (Joelle) wrote:

>>
>>>Well the laundry situation resolved itself with regard to my daughter. I
>>just
>>>plain didn't get to the laundry as quickly as suited her
>
>>Nice going, Joelle! A little passive resistance can be a good thing,
>>at times, can't it?
>
>If only I was that clever. The truth of the matter is I just don't get the
>laundry done in a timely manner ;-)

Heh. I hear you. But it's only mine, now, so nobody complains, at
least. LOL

Cele

[lm]

On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 05:25:11 GMT, "V" > wrote:

>
>"lm" > wrote in message
...
>> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
>> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
>> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
>> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
>>
>> lm
>
>If you do a google search, a few years ago I had a detailed chore list and
>also little subtitles that they used for details on 3 by 5 notecards. We did
>the chore wheel, the drawing chores and for fun I put "read a book" or "play
>outside" or "enjoy an extra ten minutes of television" for good measure. Hey,
>gotta have some fun eh?
>look under for the search. Hey, spammers are going to
>see the hyperlink and go nuts. It is not my email addy anymore. Sorry to
>whomever it is.
>Take care!
>V

Wow V. If children learn what they live, I'm afraid my children are
going to grow up to be very disorganized. I couldn't possibly do the
chore thing like that, I wish I could.

However, I'm proud to report that my 8-year-old has a new chore:
cleaning the toilets. If he can't be bothered to either lift the seat
or AIM, then he can clean up the mess he leaves behind. And he thought
I was kidding. Hah!

lm
>

[V]

"lm" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 05:25:11 GMT, "V" > wrote:
>
> >
> >"lm" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> >> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> >> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime and
> >> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
> >>
> >> lm
> >
> >If you do a google search, a few years ago I had a detailed chore list and
> >also little subtitles that they used for details on 3 by 5 notecards. We
did
> >the chore wheel, the drawing chores and for fun I put "read a book" or
"play
> >outside" or "enjoy an extra ten minutes of television" for good measure.
Hey,
> >gotta have some fun eh?
> >look under for the search. Hey, spammers are going
to
> >see the hyperlink and go nuts. It is not my email addy anymore. Sorry to
> >whomever it is.
> >Take care!
> >V
>
> Wow V. If children learn what they live, I'm afraid my children are
> going to grow up to be very disorganized. I couldn't possibly do the
> chore thing like that, I wish I could.
>
> However, I'm proud to report that my 8-year-old has a new chore:
> cleaning the toilets. If he can't be bothered to either lift the seat
> or AIM, then he can clean up the mess he leaves behind. And he thought
> I was kidding. Hah!
>
> lm
> >
>

LOL..that is my 10 y/os job. Mister seat scrubber. It sure has deterred not
aiming.
My daughter is the under the bed crammer. The last time I had to wash her dust
ruffle I almost had a heart attack. Oh well. I choose my battles and that is
one of them. If your room stinks, I am coming in and it won't be pretty. They
clean it now!
The mominator is coming and she'll be back!
Ahhh.
V

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"V" > wrote in message
...
>
> "lm" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 05:25:11 GMT, "V" > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >"lm" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >> Just wondering what everyone's kids do, and at what ages. So far my
> > >> kids' chores are pretty minimal. Set/clear the table, take out the
> > >> trash, clean their rooms, put away the laundry.... It's springtime
and
> > >> I'm ready to put them to work washing cars and weeding. What else?
> > >>
> > >> lm
> > >
> > >If you do a google search, a few years ago I had a detailed chore list
and
> > >also little subtitles that they used for details on 3 by 5 notecards.
We
> did
> > >the chore wheel, the drawing chores and for fun I put "read a book" or
> "play
> > >outside" or "enjoy an extra ten minutes of television" for good
measure.
> Hey,
> > >gotta have some fun eh?
> > >look under for the search. Hey, spammers are
going
> to
> > >see the hyperlink and go nuts. It is not my email addy anymore. Sorry
to
> > >whomever it is.
> > >Take care!
> > >V
> >
> > Wow V. If children learn what they live, I'm afraid my children are
> > going to grow up to be very disorganized. I couldn't possibly do the
> > chore thing like that, I wish I could.
> >
> > However, I'm proud to report that my 8-year-old has a new chore:
> > cleaning the toilets. If he can't be bothered to either lift the seat
> > or AIM, then he can clean up the mess he leaves behind. And he thought
> > I was kidding. Hah!
> >
> > lm
> > >
> >
>
> LOL..that is my 10 y/os job. Mister seat scrubber. It sure has deterred
not
> aiming.
> My daughter is the under the bed crammer. The last time I had to wash her
dust
> ruffle I almost had a heart attack. Oh well. I choose my battles and that
is
> one of them. If your room stinks, I am coming in and it won't be pretty.
They
> clean it now!
> The mominator is coming and she'll be back!
> Ahhh.
> V

LOL, ya I'm the same way, in my house, if you don't pick up your toys the
vacuum gets it. Woo wee you should see them fly when it's time to tidy up.
Now that it's summer, here comes the sand and you should see my downstairs
bathroom. I looked at it this morning and said "eek I need to clean it" and
my son Josh says "Oooo can I scrub the toilet?" I just about fell over.

Christine