Comments on: Play It Again, Momma: Lots of Chores for the Clark Kids http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:50:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Momma Bear http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2306 Momma Bear Sun, 17 May 2009 00:32:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2306 Hi Amy!<br /><br />Let's see...the kids are now picking up their toys before bed but as well as after they play with them in the morning. They are 2 & 4. I'm teaching them to put their laundry in their dressers, albiet it haphazardly but they love it. Will the 4 year old likes to help unload the dishwasher by putting the silverware away. And he's been helpful with vacuuming crumbs out of the couch.<br />I too think it's an excellent idea for now as well as the future development of our children. Great post and thanks for sharing!<br />take care! Hi Amy!

Let's see…the kids are now picking up their toys before bed but as well as after they play with them in the morning. They are 2 & 4. I'm teaching them to put their laundry in their dressers, albiet it haphazardly but they love it. Will the 4 year old likes to help unload the dishwasher by putting the silverware away. And he's been helpful with vacuuming crumbs out of the couch.
I too think it's an excellent idea for now as well as the future development of our children. Great post and thanks for sharing!
take care!

]]> By: Kristy H. http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2307 Kristy H. Sat, 16 May 2009 02:33:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2307 My kids are 10 and 6, and theyve always loved helping me around the house, now I can actually assign them chores and they dont put up a fight!<br />My 10 yr old takes out the trash bags, and brings the cans in after garbage day. He also knows that when playing in the house with his friends, its his duty to clean up afterwards, which makes my living room extra clean!<br />My 6 yr old loves to fold laundry, ( just like Mommy! lol), so she picks out the towels and folds with me. And just tonight after dinner, she decided herself she was going to start helping me do the dishes! <br />I love these kids!<br /><br />Jellibeenz1978@hotmail.com My kids are 10 and 6, and theyve always loved helping me around the house, now I can actually assign them chores and they dont put up a fight!
My 10 yr old takes out the trash bags, and brings the cans in after garbage day. He also knows that when playing in the house with his friends, its his duty to clean up afterwards, which makes my living room extra clean!
My 6 yr old loves to fold laundry, ( just like Mommy! lol), so she picks out the towels and folds with me. And just tonight after dinner, she decided herself she was going to start helping me do the dishes!
I love these kids!

Jellibeenz1978@hotmail.com

]]> By: Colleen P. http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2308 Colleen P. Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2308 My son is 11, and has had chores as long as I can remember. These days, he gathers his dirty laundry and puts it in a basket, puts away his clean laundry, makes his bed, tidies his room, takes out the household garbage as needed, puts the cat food dishes on the counter to be washed, and vacuums under the kitchen table after dinner every night (because he's the reason it needs it!). His belongings must be picked up from the main living areas of the house daily as well. On weekends he has extra duties-he vacuums the living room and hallways of the house and does any shredding of documents that need it. I do pay him for this, $1 per day, with a bonus of a quarter per day if he completes them within half an hour.<br /><br />He's a huge helper in the kitchen too, and I think he'll learn to enjoy cooking as much as his father and I do-I don't think he has any choice! My son is 11, and has had chores as long as I can remember. These days, he gathers his dirty laundry and puts it in a basket, puts away his clean laundry, makes his bed, tidies his room, takes out the household garbage as needed, puts the cat food dishes on the counter to be washed, and vacuums under the kitchen table after dinner every night (because he’s the reason it needs it!). His belongings must be picked up from the main living areas of the house daily as well. On weekends he has extra duties-he vacuums the living room and hallways of the house and does any shredding of documents that need it. I do pay him for this, $1 per day, with a bonus of a quarter per day if he completes them within half an hour.

He’s a huge helper in the kitchen too, and I think he’ll learn to enjoy cooking as much as his father and I do-I don’t think he has any choice!

]]> By: Shannon L http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2309 Shannon L Thu, 14 May 2009 16:39:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2309 I find it easier to get my younger kids to pitch in than my 14 year old. My 6 year old helps empty the dishwasher and put away his laundry. My 9 year old does this also. She has her own cat (because I knew she was responsible) and takes care of the cat 100% herself, with no reminders, litter box include. But my 14 year old son's room looks like a bomb went off in it, and it is a constant battle. You sound like you have the right idea with your children! I find it easier to get my younger kids to pitch in than my 14 year old. My 6 year old helps empty the dishwasher and put away his laundry. My 9 year old does this also. She has her own cat (because I knew she was responsible) and takes care of the cat 100% herself, with no reminders, litter box include. But my 14 year old son’s room looks like a bomb went off in it, and it is a constant battle. You sound like you have the right idea with your children!

]]> By: Lorri http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2310 Lorri Thu, 14 May 2009 13:41:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2310 I agree with pretty much everything you said about chores. My children are 10, 8 and 3. We have a good chore system going - not that my children never complain or don't ever have to be reminded, but it works. I wrote some tips for chores here: <a href="http://themacandcheesechronicles.com/2009/04/07/8-ways-to-make-choretime-work-in-your-home/" rel="nofollow">Ways To Make Choretime Work</a> I agree with pretty much everything you said about chores. My children are 10, 8 and 3. We have a good chore system going – not that my children never complain or don’t ever have to be reminded, but it works. I wrote some tips for chores here: Ways To Make Choretime Work

]]> By: Aimee http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2311 Aimee Thu, 14 May 2009 10:38:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2311 Good for you! Too many parents do essentially everything for their kids! If you want to raise your children to become adults who take care of themselves and their community, give them chores and make them responsible for their belongings. Good for you! Too many parents do essentially everything for their kids! If you want to raise your children to become adults who take care of themselves and their community, give them chores and make them responsible for their belongings.

]]> By: Ali http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2312 Ali Thu, 14 May 2009 09:42:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2312 A few months ago, we switched over to melamine dinner wear for all of our meals (except when entertaining guests). This makes me much more comfortable with having my 3 year old set and clear the table. She is responsible for picking up toys as well. There are things that she "helps" me with, like washing dishes and making beds. She also pulls laundry out of the washing machine (it's a front loader), put is in a basket and pushes it to the front door. We don't have a dryer so everything gets hung up outside. She is very good at folding her brother's cloth diapers, too! My one year old sometimes helps with picking up toys but I don't think he really knows what he is doing. He sees sister throwing stuff in a box and thinks that it looks like fun. A few months ago, we switched over to melamine dinner wear for all of our meals (except when entertaining guests). This makes me much more comfortable with having my 3 year old set and clear the table. She is responsible for picking up toys as well. There are things that she “helps” me with, like washing dishes and making beds. She also pulls laundry out of the washing machine (it’s a front loader), put is in a basket and pushes it to the front door. We don’t have a dryer so everything gets hung up outside. She is very good at folding her brother’s cloth diapers, too! My one year old sometimes helps with picking up toys but I don’t think he really knows what he is doing. He sees sister throwing stuff in a box and thinks that it looks like fun.

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2313 Anonymous Thu, 14 May 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2313 My daughter is almost three, and she has been helping me sort and put away laundry since she could walk. She even helps me by putting wet clothes into the dryer. She also helps me dust--I bought her her own Swiffer duster because she always wanted mine, and she keeps her toys picked up if I remind her to do so. She is eager to use the vacuum cleaner, but she's too small. I tell her, "When you get bigger I'll let you vacuum EVERYDAY!" lol<br />renee<br />yeloechikee at hotmail dot com My daughter is almost three, and she has been helping me sort and put away laundry since she could walk. She even helps me by putting wet clothes into the dryer. She also helps me dust–I bought her her own Swiffer duster because she always wanted mine, and she keeps her toys picked up if I remind her to do so. She is eager to use the vacuum cleaner, but she’s too small. I tell her, “When you get bigger I’ll let you vacuum EVERYDAY!” lol
renee
yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

]]> By: Christina http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2314 Christina Thu, 14 May 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2314 Your post is a good reminder to me that the boys are old enough to start learning these things. (I have a 4-year-old and twin 2-year olds). Currently they do help pick up toys, and my 4-year old helps feed the dog. He also clears his plate from the dinner table. But they're ready to take on more!<br /><br />Great post! Your post is a good reminder to me that the boys are old enough to start learning these things. (I have a 4-year-old and twin 2-year olds). Currently they do help pick up toys, and my 4-year old helps feed the dog. He also clears his plate from the dinner table. But they’re ready to take on more!

Great post!

]]> By: Renee Crabtree http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/play-it-again-momma-lots-of-chores-for-the-clark-kids/comment-page-1#comment-2315 Renee Crabtree Thu, 14 May 2009 08:58:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=232#comment-2315 Amy - thank you for the timely post. I've been struggling with chores. The kids have chore charts but my brain is mush most days so I forget. I have to get better about remembering. Each kid has 4 things they do each day (make bed, clean up toys before bed, feed an animal, and brush teeth). On some days they have laundry and I have them sort it, wash it, stick it in the dryer. At the end of the week they turn in their completed chore chart for their allowance. They do have extra things they help me with so they realize that they won't always get paid for helping. But, we wanted to have REASON for their allowance instead of handing it to them. Again, thanks for the initiative reminder. Amy – thank you for the timely post. I’ve been struggling with chores. The kids have chore charts but my brain is mush most days so I forget. I have to get better about remembering. Each kid has 4 things they do each day (make bed, clean up toys before bed, feed an animal, and brush teeth). On some days they have laundry and I have them sort it, wash it, stick it in the dryer. At the end of the week they turn in their completed chore chart for their allowance. They do have extra things they help me with so they realize that they won’t always get paid for helping. But, we wanted to have REASON for their allowance instead of handing it to them. Again, thanks for the initiative reminder.

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