Chores

[DucksNuts]

Part of my new year plan is to make these kids a little bit accountable.

I do everything because I like it done in a specific way, but I am prepared to let them do it, show them how I would like it done, or just re-do it when they arent around...but I dont have a lot of ideas as to what is age appropriate?

So, what chores do your kiddies do? do you have ideas for a 6 and 8 year old.

8 year old - very responsible and reliable.

6 year old - devil spawn.

I was thinking I would give the eldest $5 per week for his chores and the turd $4 per week, with bonus chores for extra earning abilities.

I have also been reading a book which says they should have 3 jars for their money to learn to look after it, divided into "pocket money", "short term goal", "long term savings".

Thoughts? suggestions?

For me, I had to get myself up and off to school alone from age 7 - so no chores besides feed the dogs, walk Dad's greyhounds in the morning and afternoon from age 9, plus feed them and maintain (for this I got a cut of the winnings - pffffft), then we were on the farm from age 10 - so gather eggs, feed chooks, maintain my horses. At age 12 I was milking 200 cows 5 nights a week to pay for horse gear, feed, and my own clothes etc.

Yes, my parents had cheap labour