Chore Chart

The time has come to institute chores.  The girls are very active and do not have a lot of time but we have decided that there is a minimum level of help they have to provide around the house.  They aren't quite old enough to clean the bathrooms (with all the chemicals) or mow the lawn (they aren't heavy enough to keep the riding mower engaged) but they are old enough to not be slobs.  Jason came up with a points system where they can earn enough points to earn a small prize.  They can also earn money for additional chores done around the house that are not part of their point system.  If they earn enough points they get a prize.  There is a level where they get no prize and then a level where they get no prize and own us a chore.  They have to complete their chore list every night and at the end of the week Jason counts up the points.  It has worked amazingly well.  Jason is also responsible for the chore payouts so that it is not just another thing I have to nag the kids about.  I also don't have to listen to their whining if they don't earn a prize.  Well, I guess I hear it but it isn't my problem to deal with which is all that matters. :)