5. Ages 12-Teens
By middle school and beyond, children should be able to do just about any chore an adult would do. Be firm in expectations and don’t let moody teenage attitudes win out. Also continue to provide positive feedback for tasks well done by acknowledging the accomplishment that comes with completing tasks and especially by granting them more independence with time and friends. Age appropriate chores for pre-teens and teens include:
– Cleaning the bathroom or kitchen
– Cooking meals with little or no supervision (this also teaches valuable cooking skills!)
– Babysitting younger siblings
– Mowing the lawn
– Shoveling snow
– Organizing a closet or pantry
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