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Your teen may be adverse to using a chore chart, thinking that they are tools to get little kids to do things. You can help your teen see the need for chore charts by using the following tips:- Show or remind your teen how useful lists are when going to the store to pick up things they need.
- Explain that a chore chart is not unlike a school planner, writing down things that need to be done frees your mind to move on to other things.
- Place a immediate and quick consequence for not completing the chore and marking the chart. I tend to take a privilege for the evening when something isn’t done or until it is done. For instance, if my teen’s bed is not made, they are not allow phone or computer privileges until it made.
- Explain to your teen that you need a list of things that they will be doing so you can keep your chores organized as well.
- Be sure your teen has everything they need to complete their chores. This includes, but is not limited to all cleaning supplies, the chore chart and a pencil to mark it.
- Give an incentive to your teen for completing their chart for the week. Explain that privileges are based on their responsibilities and their responsibilities are list on their chore charts. Therefore the privilege of going to the movies on Friday night with friends cannot happen until all of their responsibilities are met. But, when the chores are done, you are more than happy to allow them that time with friends.
- Remember to be consistent when giving chores, responsibilities, privileges and consequences - send your teen a clear message.
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