I've been asked before what I expect the kids to do around the house. What is considered age appropriate. I figure any child can do any chore, so long as your expectations aren't too high. But here's our weekly list.
Each child is in charge of regular pick up of their room and winter paraphernalia.
One says:
Unload Dishwasher
Clear Table
Recycle
Family Room
The other:
Set Table
Load Dishwasher
Sweep Floor
Laundry
In the case of laundry, the child does not actually DO the laundry....(oh, I wish) but helps with what is needed. Changing a load or sorting a clean load. One additional new job has been that the two oldest are now folding their own laundry. I'll wash it and sort it out. Then they find a heap of clean clothes on their bed. They fold it and put away. It's not much for them, but a huge difference in the amount of laundry I fold.
So there you have it. Child Labor at it's best.
As you can imagine they are very happy with this situation and spend their days singing and skipping.
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