Ottakee Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I am redoing chore lists for my kids and need to make up ones for my foster son who is 11. We have a horse/hobby farm on 5 acres so lots of outside stuff to do but as he is a foster child and hasn't grown up with the tools/mowers/animals, etc. he can't do all the chores my other kids do for safety sake----but maybe later with some training (but would need to check foster care rules on letting 11 year old use mowers, weed wackers, ec) What do you 10-12 year old boys do for chores? He is pretty willing but has had no real training in any sort of chores. We can do the basics of clean your room, bathroom, etc. but I would also like some more "manly"/outdoor chores for him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Aside from cleaning his own room, DS10's chores (some are pay chores): wipes the kids' bathroom daily and cleans it weekly feeds/waters the dog, scoops the dog poop, bathes dog takes out the trash and takes out/brings in the trash/recycling bins to/from the curb on their respective days washes/vacuums family van carries in groceries (they all help with this) puts away his own laundry (will soon teach him how to do his own and assign him a day) folds and puts away towels polices/tidies up back yard (they all do this) helps DH with "guy stuff" outside and with the cars (as requested; he likes this) I feel like I'm forgetting something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathmarm Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 What about basic yardwork like raking and weeding in a garden? Taking out the trash and maybe feeding some animals and mucking out the stalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Our so-close-to-eleven-he-can-taste-it Punk does the following chores: Daily- Dishes* Wipe bathroom sink* Water garden* Pick garden produce* Set/clear table* Fold laundry Care for pets Make bed/pick up room Empty kitchen trash* Cook breakfast (2-3x/week) Weekly- Clean toilets* Sweep Vacuume* Dust* Mow (he push mowers part of the yard while DH edges, then sweeps while DH finishes) Clean countertops* Mop* Pull weeds Take trash Cook supper Take compost * these are chores that rotate between members of the household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I also send Punk on small errands for me within the neighborhood. And when we do our large shopping trip each month I will give him part of the list to run ahead and pull for me as we move through the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 For outdoor stuff my boys (15 & 12) help with: watering the lawn and trees (we live in the desert and have a lot of area so this is real work!) feeding animals cleaning the chicken coop weeding trimming bushes cleaning up after dh has trimmed trees dismantling household appliances that people give us for scrap metal washing our cars (oldest is even learning to detail cars) ETA: I can't believe I forgot one of the most important ones! Ridding the house of the wonderful presents our cats brings to us--live birds, mice and lizards. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks. These give me some more ideas. He wants to be helpful and will pitch in. He just never really learned even the basics of chores or picking up, etc. I would love to move him towards lawn mowing and weed wacking but need to check on foster care rules on operating machinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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