AnnaM Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Or do they pretty much do the same thing every day? I had been changing up the chores weekly, but honestly when everyone does their part they aren't cleaning more than 30 minutes a day so swapping it all around has just become a big pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 My kids have a different chore every day of the week. Every six months or so I switch it up. These are first thing in the morning chores and take about 20-30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nope. Never have. Bc it is just one more chore for me that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We do not swap frequently. Kids are assigned chores based on age/ability and when oldest "graduates" to a new set of responsibilities everyone moves up the line. (more or less) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I do weekly ... if i do daily, it's too hard for me to keep track of, but weekly assures that every area gets a decent clean once a cycle (I still have to help my 6 year old, so on her cycle, I do a lot), and it allows them to learn the different jobs without getting bored with always being stuck with x or y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We have three dc and decided on three main daily chores—taking care of chickens, sweep/wipe, and dishwasher. The kids rotate each day, so get a new chore once every three days. We made a chart that shows their job depending on the day of the month, so they just check that. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 My kids have pretty much the same chore assignments daily/weekly. When they're older that may change, but DD6 is still pretty little and I don't expect her to do everything DD10 does. Older DD didn't do most of the chores she has now when she was that age either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Or do they pretty much do the same thing every day? I had been changing up the chores weekly, but honestly when everyone does their part they aren't cleaning more than 30 minutes a day so swapping it all around has just become a big pain. Yes, I do. We use a chart that I made a few years ago. It was somewhat time-consuming, but once I did it, it was done! EK (dd17) and I share the chores--I had to modify the chart for just the two of us since ER went away to college (before that, chores were divided 3 ways)--and we each have only a few chores per day Monday through Friday, so we're "off" on weekends. Laundry and dishes are not included on the chart because everyone, including dh, is expected to help with those on an as-needed basis. I've posted about my chart on the boards several times--most recently, a couple of weeks ago--and I always offer to send it to others. PM me your e-mail address if you'd like me to e-mail it to you (as an attachment). I made the chart in MS Word, and you could easily customize it to fit your own chore list and also the number of people to whom you want to assign duties. Edited November 23, 2011 by ereks mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We do not swap frequently. Kids are assigned chores based on age/ability and when oldest "graduates" to a new set of responsibilities everyone moves up the line. (more or less) This is what we do as well. I re-do the chore chart every so often and chores get added and bumped. The boys are in the habit of checking the chore list almost daily, so it take me maybe 20 minutes every 6-9 months. The boys do rotate after meal chores weekly, but it's assigned by area (dining or kitchen) and it's their responsibility to keep track of who's supposed to clean which area. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 They have 4 that never change - brush teeth etc., make bed, clear their own dishes and pick up toys/books. The ones that do change (2 each) rotate about every month or six weeks. More often is too hard to remember and keep up with! We do better when we are all in a certain groove for a while. The rotating 4 are: feed the dog, KP, set the table and laundry helper. There is a random extra one too - help Mommy or Daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 No. They all do pretty much the same chores. Works better for our family this way. If someone really complained about what they had to do I'd re-consider. but they all complain, so I just tell them to suck it up and do it!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nope. They do the same chores day after day, so they can really perfect them. Ds cleans the kitchen every night. Isn't he going to be the best roommate and husband ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We assign public rooms and swap monthly. That gives them time to really get to know how to clean the room they are assigned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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