Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Chores list age of 12-14


Ages 12-14

Noticed your kids going through a growth spurt? While growing up physically, they also love bigger challenges. Check out interesting chore suggestions below!

Mealtime and Kitchen chores

  • Help plan family meals for the week
  • Put away groceries
  • Sort recycling
  • Clip coupons
  • Clean wastebaskets and/or garbage cans with soap and water weekly
  • Peel vegetables, cut fruit

Bedroom Chores

  • Tidy bedroom daily, plus biannual deep cleaning

Living Room and Family Chores

  • Test smoke alarms once a month

Laundry Chores

  • Operate washer and dryer
  • Sew buttons, stitch minor clothing repairs

Afterschool Chores

  • Answer telephone according to family protocol or “script”
  • Babysit younger siblings with supervision
  • Responsible for own library card and books

Bathroom Chores

  • Clean toilet
  • Maintain own hair style (ponytail, etc.)
  • Clean mirrors

Outdoor Chores

  • Operate weed-trimmer or/and lawn-edger
  • Organize and put away sports equipment
  • Sweep garage floor
  • Rake leaves or grass trimmings

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