PrincipledMom™

I thought I would share this handy chart I found a while back. I've had it for years and it's really great. It breaks down different chores into age groups. I converted it to PDF for easy viewing and printing.

Download PDF Chore Age Reference List chart

Some questions you can answer if you are so inclined:
Do your kids do a lot of chores?
Do you give a lot of thought to their age, in relation to the task?
Are there things you won't let your kids do around the house for one reason or another?
Do you offer incentives in your family, like points or allowance, that is tied to chore completion?
Is excellence important or is it just about getting the job done?
Do your children have the same jobs all the time or do they switch it up?
Do you assign jobs according to your child's strengths in an area?
Feel free to link to this chart. (Please give me credit for it.)

I am trying to get more into a habit of daily chores for everyone. To this point it has been hit and miss. For me it is about teaching a life of excellence and integrity. I am concerned about teaching the self-government necessary to achieve a balnced and orderly life. I want them to see in God's Word the principles of diligence, industry and perseverence. These are invaluable in life.

We should live our lives in a way that makes God look good. I mean, we should have neat homes, clean clothes and healthy food to eat. We should take care of our bodies and care for the needs of others. Now that is easier said than done, but I believe it is possible. So let's get that floor mopped!

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