Chores for 12 year old

Asked by HeavenlyMommy {656}
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4/18/2010 3:08:08 PM

My step-daughter doesn't have many chores, but we are slowly trying to add them. She is only with us part time so we don't want to go too crazy, but we want her to learn to be responsible.

What chores do you have your 12 year old do? (or around that age)

How many?

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Answered by Panini {160}
4/18/2010 10:13:06 PM

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12 is a great age for her to take some responsibility and get used to doing things for herself and not having to rely on you both all the time. I think some good simple chores for her could be Setting the table, clearing the table, making her bed, vaccuming, feeding the animals if you have them, doing the dishes, putting her clothes in the washer. Shes at a great age for a weekly allowence system and it would be a great insentive for her to want to do it. I have small toddlers, but they have a chart that they get stickers for to encourage them. They have to feed the cat, clean up there toys. It really helps them learn to pick up after themselves and they will carry those behaviors with them as they get older.
You could have her vaccum 1x a week, and chores she does everyday like making her bed, setting the table. They are simple little things but they get her involved! Hope that helps :)

Yes, that was very helpful! Thanks so much! I guess we are on the right track :) - HeavenlyMommy 4/18/2010 8:21:38 PM | Flag

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